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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,908.10, 367,362.15 and 87,141.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,908.10, 367,362.15 and 87,141.70 is: 130,712.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,908.10 : 367,362.15 = 87,141.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,908.10/367,362.15 = 87,141.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,908.10x = 367,362.15 × 87,141.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,908.10x = 32,012,562,266.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,012,562,266.66/244,908.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,712.55

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