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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,817.72, 366,931.30 and 126,424.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,817.72, 366,931.30 and 126,424.52 is: 189,484.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,817.72 : 366,931.30 = 126,424.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,817.72/366,931.30 = 126,424.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,817.72x = 366,931.30 × 126,424.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,817.72x = 46,389,113,475.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,389,113,475.48/244,817.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,484.30

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