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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,231.20, 357,127.46 and 103,210.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,231.20, 357,127.46 and 103,210.41 is: 154,720.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,231.20 : 357,127.46 = 103,210.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,231.20/357,127.46 = 103,210.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,231.20x = 357,127.46 × 103,210.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,231.20x = 36,859,271,568.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,859,271,568.86/238,231.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,720.59

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