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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,941.88, 367,245.78 and 124,703.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,941.88, 367,245.78 and 124,703.32 is: 186,969.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,941.88 : 367,245.78 = 124,703.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,941.88/367,245.78 = 124,703.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,941.88x = 367,245.78 × 124,703.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,941.88x = 45,796,768,021.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,796,768,021.99/244,941.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,969.94

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