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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,872.69, 367,388.42 and 120,126.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,872.69, 367,388.42 and 120,126.21 is: 180,228.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,872.69 : 367,388.42 = 120,126.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,872.69/367,388.42 = 120,126.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,872.69x = 367,388.42 × 120,126.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,872.69x = 44,132,978,492.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,132,978,492.49/244,872.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,228.26

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