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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,967.70, 367,485.03 and 87,158.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,967.70, 367,485.03 and 87,158.10 is: 130,749.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,967.70 : 367,485.03 = 87,158.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,967.70/367,485.03 = 87,158.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,967.70x = 367,485.03 × 87,158.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,967.70x = 32,029,296,993.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,029,296,993.24/244,967.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,749.06

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