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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,809.72, 366,919.30 and 126,416.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,809.72, 366,919.30 and 126,416.52 is: 189,472.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,809.72 : 366,919.30 = 126,416.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,809.72/366,919.30 = 126,416.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,809.72x = 366,919.30 × 126,416.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,809.72x = 46,384,661,026.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,384,661,026.84/244,809.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,472.30

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