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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,921.36, 338,656.83 and 213,641.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,921.36, 338,656.83 and 213,641.24 is: 294,204.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,921.36 : 338,656.83 = 213,641.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,921.36/338,656.83 = 213,641.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,921.36x = 338,656.83 × 213,641.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,921.36x = 72,351,065,095.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,351,065,095.67/245,921.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,204.07

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