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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,538.40, 366,989.85 and 126,148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,538.40, 366,989.85 and 126,148.80 is: 189,317.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,538.40 : 366,989.85 = 126,148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,538.40/366,989.85 = 126,148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,538.40x = 366,989.85 × 126,148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,538.40x = 46,295,329,189.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,295,329,189.68/244,538.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,317.22

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