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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,228.10, 366,342.15 and 214,703.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,228.10, 366,342.15 and 214,703.60 is: 322,055.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,228.10 : 366,342.15 = 214,703.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,228.10/366,342.15 = 214,703.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,228.10x = 366,342.15 × 214,703.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,228.10x = 78,654,978,436.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,654,978,436.74/244,228.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,055.40

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