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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,026.38, 367,553.40 and 87,254.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,026.38, 367,553.40 and 87,254.85 is: 130,887.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,026.38 : 367,553.40 = 87,254.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,026.38/367,553.40 = 87,254.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,026.38x = 367,553.40 × 87,254.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,026.38x = 32,070,817,835.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,070,817,835.11/245,026.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,887.20

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