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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,831.20, 367,246.80 and 218,104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,831.20, 367,246.80 and 218,104.80 is: 327,157.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,831.20 : 367,246.80 = 218,104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,831.20/367,246.80 = 218,104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,831.20x = 367,246.80 × 218,104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,831.20x = 80,098,289,864.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,098,289,864.64/244,831.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,157.20

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