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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,867.41, 367,173.68 and 87,072.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,867.41, 367,173.68 and 87,072.93 is: 130,564.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,867.41 : 367,173.68 = 87,072.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,867.41/367,173.68 = 87,072.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,867.41x = 367,173.68 × 87,072.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,867.41x = 31,970,888,836.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,970,888,836.73/244,867.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,564.08

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