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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,906.20, 367,272.90 and 87,139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,906.20, 367,272.90 and 87,139.80 is: 130,678.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,906.20 : 367,272.90 = 87,139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,906.20/367,272.90 = 87,139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,906.20x = 367,272.90 × 87,139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,906.20x = 32,004,087,051.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,004,087,051.42/244,906.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,678.96

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