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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,971.20, 367,456.80 and 211,728.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,971.20, 367,456.80 and 211,728.80 is: 317,593.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,971.20 : 367,456.80 = 211,728.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,971.20/367,456.80 = 211,728.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,971.20x = 367,456.80 × 211,728.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,971.20x = 77,801,187,315.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,801,187,315.84/244,971.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,593.20

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