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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,800.72, 366,905.79 and 126,407.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,800.72, 366,905.79 and 126,407.52 is: 189,458.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,800.72 : 366,905.79 = 126,407.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,800.72/366,905.79 = 126,407.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,800.72x = 366,905.79 × 126,407.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,800.72x = 46,379,650,987.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,379,650,987.54/244,800.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,458.80

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