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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,816.72, 366,929.80 and 126,423.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,816.72, 366,929.80 and 126,423.52 is: 189,482.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,816.72 : 366,929.80 = 126,423.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,816.72/366,929.80 = 126,423.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,816.72x = 366,929.80 × 126,423.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,816.72x = 46,388,556,908.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,388,556,908.90/244,816.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,482.80

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