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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,313.26, 357,469.60 and 60,820.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,313.26, 357,469.60 and 60,820.29 is: 91,230.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,313.26 : 357,469.60 = 60,820.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,313.26/357,469.60 = 60,820.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,313.26x = 357,469.60 × 60,820.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,313.26x = 21,741,404,890.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,741,404,890.23/238,313.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,230.36

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