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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,856.19, 367,062.69 and 87,047.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,856.19, 367,062.69 and 87,047.73 is: 130,492.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,856.19 : 367,062.69 = 87,047.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,856.19/367,062.69 = 87,047.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,856.19x = 367,062.69 × 87,047.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,856.19x = 31,951,973,932.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,951,973,932.19/244,856.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,492.82

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