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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,170.60, 367,755.90 and 87,404.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,170.60, 367,755.90 and 87,404.20 is: 131,106.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,170.60 : 367,755.90 = 87,404.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,170.60/367,755.90 = 87,404.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,170.60x = 367,755.90 × 87,404.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,170.60x = 32,143,410,234.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,143,410,234.78/245,170.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,106.30

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