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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,889.60, 367,334.40 and 87,123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,889.60, 367,334.40 and 87,123.20 is: 130,684.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,889.60 : 367,334.40 = 87,123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,889.60/367,334.40 = 87,123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,889.60x = 367,334.40 × 87,123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,889.60x = 32,003,348,398.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,003,348,398.08/244,889.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,684.80

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