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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,171.20, 367,670.40 and 87,404.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,171.20, 367,670.40 and 87,404.80 is: 131,076.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,171.20 : 367,670.40 = 87,404.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,171.20/367,670.40 = 87,404.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,171.20x = 367,670.40 × 87,404.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,171.20x = 32,136,157,777.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,136,157,777.92/245,171.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,076.40

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