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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,860.12, 367,068.74 and 87,051.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,860.12, 367,068.74 and 87,051.67 is: 130,498.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,860.12 : 367,068.74 = 87,051.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,860.12/367,068.74 = 87,051.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,860.12x = 367,068.74 × 87,051.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,860.12x = 31,953,946,821.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,953,946,821.80/244,860.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,498.78

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