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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,112.88, 489,087.24 and 126,364.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,112.88, 489,087.24 and 126,364.72 is: 189,515.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,112.88 : 489,087.24 = 126,364.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,112.88/489,087.24 = 126,364.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,112.88x = 489,087.24 × 126,364.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,112.88x = 61,803,372,138.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,803,372,138.17/326,112.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,515.28

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