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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,833.72, 366,955.32 and 126,440.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,833.72, 366,955.32 and 126,440.52 is: 189,508.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,833.72 : 366,955.32 = 126,440.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,833.72/366,955.32 = 126,440.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,833.72x = 366,955.32 × 126,440.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,833.72x = 46,398,021,477.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,398,021,477.57/244,833.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,508.30

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