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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,835.80, 367,253.70 and 213,731.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,835.80, 367,253.70 and 213,731.80 is: 320,597.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,835.80 : 367,253.70 = 213,731.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,835.80/367,253.70 = 213,731.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,835.80x = 367,253.70 × 213,731.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,835.80x = 78,493,794,357.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,493,794,357.66/244,835.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,597.70

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