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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,801.72, 366,907.29 and 126,408.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,801.72, 366,907.29 and 126,408.52 is: 189,460.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,801.72 : 366,907.29 = 126,408.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,801.72/366,907.29 = 126,408.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,801.72x = 366,907.29 × 126,408.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,801.72x = 46,380,207,506.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,380,207,506.11/244,801.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,460.30

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