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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,912.60, 367,368.90 and 87,146.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,912.60, 367,368.90 and 87,146.20 is: 130,719.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,912.60 : 367,368.90 = 87,146.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,912.60/367,368.90 = 87,146.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,912.60x = 367,368.90 × 87,146.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,912.60x = 32,014,803,633.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,014,803,633.18/244,912.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,719.30

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