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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,847.69, 367,049.93 and 87,039.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,847.69, 367,049.93 and 87,039.23 is: 130,480.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,847.69 : 367,049.93 = 87,039.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,847.69/367,049.93 = 87,039.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,847.69x = 367,049.93 × 87,039.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,847.69x = 31,947,743,278.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,947,743,278.75/244,847.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,480.07

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