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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,911.25, 367,256.04 and 87,143.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,911.25, 367,256.04 and 87,143.86 is: 130,676.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,911.25 : 367,256.04 = 87,143.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,911.25/367,256.04 = 87,143.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,911.25x = 367,256.04 × 87,143.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,911.25x = 32,004,108,933.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,004,108,933.91/244,911.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,676.35

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