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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,226.69, 357,335.48 and 96,068.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,226.69, 357,335.48 and 96,068.97 is: 144,101.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,226.69 : 357,335.48 = 96,068.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,226.69/357,335.48 = 96,068.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,226.69x = 357,335.48 × 96,068.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,226.69x = 34,328,851,748.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,328,851,748.23/238,226.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,101.62

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