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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,019.74, 357,030.83 and 80,249.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,019.74, 357,030.83 and 80,249.56 is: 120,374.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,019.74 : 357,030.83 = 80,249.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,019.74/357,030.83 = 80,249.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,019.74x = 357,030.83 × 80,249.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,019.74x = 28,651,567,013.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,651,567,013.93/238,019.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,374.75

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