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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,310.73, 357,465.93 and 60,817.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,310.73, 357,465.93 and 60,817.80 is: 91,226.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,310.73 : 357,465.93 = 60,817.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,310.73/357,465.93 = 60,817.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,310.73x = 357,465.93 × 60,817.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,310.73x = 21,740,291,437.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,740,291,437.55/238,310.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,226.66

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