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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,265.76, 489,577 and 126,594.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,265.76, 489,577 and 126,594.02 is: 189,960.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,265.76 : 489,577 = 126,594.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,265.76/489,577 = 126,594.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,265.76x = 489,577 × 126,594.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,265.76x = 61,977,520,529.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,977,520,529.54/326,265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,960.24

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