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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,988.10, 367,514.96 and 87,217.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,988.10, 367,514.96 and 87,217.92 is: 130,838.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,988.10 : 367,514.96 = 87,217.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,988.10/367,514.96 = 87,217.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,988.10x = 367,514.96 × 87,217.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,988.10x = 32,053,889,943.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,053,889,943.99/244,988.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,838.56

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