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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,070.92, 357,127.34 and 88,312.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,070.92, 357,127.34 and 88,312.84 is: 132,477.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,070.92 : 357,127.34 = 88,312.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,070.92/357,127.34 = 88,312.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,070.92x = 357,127.34 × 88,312.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,070.92x = 31,538,929,637.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,538,929,637.05/238,070.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,477.04

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