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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,755.70, 365,633.55 and 221,982.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,755.70, 365,633.55 and 221,982.90 is: 332,974.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,755.70 : 365,633.55 = 221,982.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,755.70/365,633.55 = 221,982.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,755.70x = 365,633.55 × 221,982.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,755.70x = 81,164,395,766.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,164,395,766.30/243,755.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,974.35

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