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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,452.70, 367,663.20 and 218,864.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,452.70, 367,663.20 and 218,864.80 is: 329,178.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,452.70 : 367,663.20 = 218,864.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,452.70/367,663.20 = 218,864.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,452.70x = 367,663.20 × 218,864.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,452.70x = 80,468,532,735.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,468,532,735.36/244,452.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,178.33

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