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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,550.40, 367,007.85 and 126,160.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,550.40, 367,007.85 and 126,160.80 is: 189,335.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,550.40 : 367,007.85 = 126,160.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,550.40/367,007.85 = 126,160.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,550.40x = 367,007.85 × 126,160.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,550.40x = 46,302,003,962.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,302,003,962.28/244,550.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,335.22

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