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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,914.60, 367,371.90 and 87,148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,914.60, 367,371.90 and 87,148.20 is: 130,722.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,914.60 : 367,371.90 = 87,148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,914.60/367,371.90 = 87,148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,914.60x = 367,371.90 × 87,148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,914.60x = 32,015,799,815.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,015,799,815.58/244,914.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,722.30

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