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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,831.80, 367,247.70 and 213,727.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,831.80, 367,247.70 and 213,727.80 is: 320,591.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,831.80 : 367,247.70 = 213,727.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,831.80/367,247.70 = 213,727.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,831.80x = 367,247.70 × 213,727.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,831.80x = 78,491,042,976.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,491,042,976.06/244,831.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,591.70

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