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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,016.60, 366,608.10 and 218,355.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,016.60, 366,608.10 and 218,355.80 is: 328,055.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,016.60 : 366,608.10 = 218,355.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,016.60/366,608.10 = 218,355.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,016.60x = 366,608.10 × 218,355.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,016.60x = 80,051,004,961.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,051,004,961.98/244,016.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,055.57

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