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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,872.24, 366,520.96 and 126,382.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,872.24, 366,520.96 and 126,382.24 is: 189,166.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,872.24 : 366,520.96 = 126,382.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,872.24/366,520.96 = 126,382.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,872.24x = 366,520.96 × 126,382.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,872.24x = 46,321,739,931.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,321,739,931.75/244,872.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,166.97

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