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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,027.38, 367,554.90 and 87,255.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,027.38, 367,554.90 and 87,255.85 is: 130,888.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,027.38 : 367,554.90 = 87,255.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,027.38/367,554.90 = 87,255.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,027.38x = 367,554.90 × 87,255.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,027.38x = 32,071,315,221.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,071,315,221.17/245,027.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,888.70

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