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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,058.48, 356,838.62 and 80,232.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,058.48, 356,838.62 and 80,232.44 is: 120,264.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,058.48 : 356,838.62 = 80,232.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,058.48/356,838.62 = 80,232.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,058.48x = 356,838.62 × 80,232.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,058.48x = 28,630,033,168.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,630,033,168.83/238,058.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,264.71

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