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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,618.64, 489,737.25 and 126,705.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,618.64, 489,737.25 and 126,705.42 is: 189,984.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,618.64 : 489,737.25 = 126,705.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,618.64/489,737.25 = 126,705.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,618.64x = 489,737.25 × 126,705.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,618.64x = 62,052,363,950.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,052,363,950.90/326,618.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,984.15

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