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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,122.96, 357,293.82 and 103,228.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,122.96, 357,293.82 and 103,228.20 is: 154,889.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,122.96 : 357,293.82 = 103,228.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,122.96/357,293.82 = 103,228.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,122.96x = 357,293.82 × 103,228.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,122.96x = 36,882,797,909.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,882,797,909.72/238,122.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,889.72

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