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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,043.59, 337,422.75 and 213,742.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,043.59, 337,422.75 and 213,742.01 is: 295,526.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,043.59 : 337,422.75 = 213,742.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,043.59/337,422.75 = 213,742.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,043.59x = 337,422.75 × 213,742.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,043.59x = 72,121,416,804.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,121,416,804.73/244,043.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,526.78

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