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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,007.73, 356,836.64 and 113,436.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,007.73, 356,836.64 and 113,436.21 is: 170,070.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,007.73 : 356,836.64 = 113,436.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,007.73/356,836.64 = 113,436.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,007.73x = 356,836.64 × 113,436.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,007.73x = 40,478,195,463.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,478,195,463.55/238,007.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,070.93

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