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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,149.85, 366,933.80 and 126,658.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,149.85, 366,933.80 and 126,658.19 is: 189,578.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,149.85 : 366,933.80 = 126,658.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,149.85/366,933.80 = 126,658.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,149.85x = 366,933.80 × 126,658.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,149.85x = 46,475,170,957.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,475,170,957.82/245,149.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,578.62

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