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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,164.20, 356,969.27 and 88,289.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,164.20, 356,969.27 and 88,289.09 is: 132,330.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,164.20 : 356,969.27 = 88,289.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,164.20/356,969.27 = 88,289.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,164.20x = 356,969.27 × 88,289.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,164.20x = 31,516,490,442.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,516,490,442.14/238,164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,330.93

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