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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,987.20, 367,480.80 and 213,883.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,987.20, 367,480.80 and 213,883.20 is: 320,824.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,987.20 : 367,480.80 = 213,883.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,987.20/367,480.80 = 213,883.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,987.20x = 367,480.80 × 213,883.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,987.20x = 78,597,969,442.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,597,969,442.56/244,987.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,824.80

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