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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,046.61, 357,068.23 and 60,552.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,046.61, 357,068.23 and 60,552.04 is: 90,827.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,046.61 : 357,068.23 = 60,552.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,046.61/357,068.23 = 60,552.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,046.61x = 357,068.23 × 60,552.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,046.61x = 21,621,209,745.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,621,209,745.69/238,046.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,827.63

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