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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,022.40, 356,722.56 and 97,622.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,022.40, 356,722.56 and 97,622.40 is: 146,306.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,022.40 : 356,722.56 = 97,622.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,022.40/356,722.56 = 97,622.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,022.40x = 356,722.56 × 97,622.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,022.40x = 34,824,112,441.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,824,112,441.34/238,022.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,306.03

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