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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,315.92, 357,473.55 and 60,822.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,315.92, 357,473.55 and 60,822.93 is: 91,234.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,315.92 : 357,473.55 = 60,822.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,315.92/357,473.55 = 60,822.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,315.92x = 357,473.55 × 60,822.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,315.92x = 21,742,587,260.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,742,587,260.93/238,315.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,234.30

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