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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,175.80, 367,763.70 and 87,347.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,175.80, 367,763.70 and 87,347.30 is: 131,020.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,175.80 : 367,763.70 = 87,347.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,175.80/367,763.70 = 87,347.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,175.80x = 367,763.70 × 87,347.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,175.80x = 32,123,166,233.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,123,166,233.01/245,175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,020.95

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