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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,168.88, 367,668 and 87,374.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,168.88, 367,668 and 87,374.40 is: 131,031.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,168.88 : 367,668 = 87,374.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,168.88/367,668 = 87,374.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,168.88x = 367,668 × 87,374.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,168.88x = 32,124,770,899.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,124,770,899.20/245,168.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,031.19

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