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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,427.44, 244,791.72 and 126,448.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,427.44, 244,791.72 and 126,448.20 is: 174,457.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,427.44 : 244,791.72 = 126,448.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,427.44/244,791.72 = 126,448.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,427.44x = 244,791.72 × 126,448.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,427.44x = 30,953,472,368.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,953,472,368.90/177,427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,457.08

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