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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,784.72, 366,881.84 and 126,391.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,784.72, 366,881.84 and 126,391.48 is: 189,434.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,784.72 : 366,881.84 = 126,391.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,784.72/366,881.84 = 126,391.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,784.72x = 366,881.84 × 126,391.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,784.72x = 46,370,738,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,370,738,742.72/244,784.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,434.78

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