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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,562.40, 367,025.85 and 126,172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,562.40, 367,025.85 and 126,172.80 is: 189,353.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,562.40 : 367,025.85 = 126,172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,562.40/367,025.85 = 126,172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,562.40x = 367,025.85 × 126,172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,562.40x = 46,308,679,166.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,308,679,166.88/244,562.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,353.23

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