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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,973.20, 367,459.80 and 87,217.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,973.20, 367,459.80 and 87,217.60 is: 130,826.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,973.20 : 367,459.80 = 87,217.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,973.20/367,459.80 = 87,217.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,973.20x = 367,459.80 × 87,217.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,973.20x = 32,048,961,852.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,048,961,852.48/244,973.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,826.40

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