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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,223.56, 357,325.44 and 60,734.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,223.56, 357,325.44 and 60,734.92 is: 91,099.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,223.56 : 357,325.44 = 60,734.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,223.56/357,325.44 = 60,734.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,223.56x = 357,325.44 × 60,734.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,223.56x = 21,702,132,012.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,702,132,012.36/238,223.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,099.86

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