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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,314.70, 367,456.20 and 218,726.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,314.70, 367,456.20 and 218,726.80 is: 328,971.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,314.70 : 367,456.20 = 218,726.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,314.70/367,456.20 = 218,726.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,314.70x = 367,456.20 × 218,726.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,314.70x = 80,372,518,766.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,372,518,766.16/244,314.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,971.28

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