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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,413.80, 368,120.70 and 87,647.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,413.80, 368,120.70 and 87,647.40 is: 131,471.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,413.80 : 368,120.70 = 87,647.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,413.80/368,120.70 = 87,647.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,413.80x = 368,120.70 × 87,647.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,413.80x = 32,264,822,241.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,264,822,241.18/245,413.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,471.10

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