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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,197.40, 365,810.10 and 214,972.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,197.40, 365,810.10 and 214,972.60 is: 322,031.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,197.40 : 365,810.10 = 214,972.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,197.40/365,810.10 = 214,972.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,197.40x = 365,810.10 × 214,972.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,197.40x = 78,639,148,303.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,639,148,303.26/244,197.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,031.06

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