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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,067.21, 366,359.61 and 216,168.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,067.21, 366,359.61 and 216,168.38 is: 324,481.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,067.21 : 366,359.61 = 216,168.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,067.21/366,359.61 = 216,168.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,067.21x = 366,359.61 × 216,168.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,067.21x = 79,195,361,559.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,195,361,559.33/244,067.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,481.78

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