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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,011.20, 365,725.20 and 125,621.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,011.20, 365,725.20 and 125,621.60 is: 188,282.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,011.20 : 365,725.20 = 125,621.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,011.20/365,725.20 = 125,621.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,011.20x = 365,725.20 × 125,621.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,011.20x = 45,942,984,784.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,942,984,784.32/244,011.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,282.28

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