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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,322.22, 357,403.95 and 96,130.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,322.22, 357,403.95 and 96,130.77 is: 144,164.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,322.22 : 357,403.95 = 96,130.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,322.22/357,403.95 = 96,130.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,322.22x = 357,403.95 × 96,130.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,322.22x = 34,357,516,914.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,357,516,914.54/238,322.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,164.14

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