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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,808.72, 366,917.80 and 126,415.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,808.72, 366,917.80 and 126,415.52 is: 189,470.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,808.72 : 366,917.80 = 126,415.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,808.72/366,917.80 = 126,415.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,808.72x = 366,917.80 × 126,415.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,808.72x = 46,384,104,484.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,384,104,484.26/244,808.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,470.80

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