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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,456.70, 367,669.20 and 218,868.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,456.70, 367,669.20 and 218,868.80 is: 329,184.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,456.70 : 367,669.20 = 218,868.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,456.70/367,669.20 = 218,868.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,456.70x = 367,669.20 × 218,868.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,456.70x = 80,471,316,600.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,471,316,600.96/244,456.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,184.34

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