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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,034.92, 335,751.78 and 215,229.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,034.92, 335,751.78 and 215,229.16 is: 296,119.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,034.92 : 335,751.78 = 215,229.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,034.92/335,751.78 = 215,229.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,034.92x = 335,751.78 × 215,229.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,034.92x = 72,263,573,577.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,263,573,577.90/244,034.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,119.81

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