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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,910.25, 367,254.54 and 87,142.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,910.25, 367,254.54 and 87,142.86 is: 130,674.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,910.25 : 367,254.54 = 87,142.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,910.25/367,254.54 = 87,142.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,910.25x = 367,254.54 × 87,142.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,910.25x = 32,003,610,963.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,003,610,963.58/244,910.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,674.85

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