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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,337.76, 357,506.31 and 60,844.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,337.76, 357,506.31 and 60,844.80 is: 91,267.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,337.76 : 357,506.31 = 60,844.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,337.76/357,506.31 = 60,844.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,337.76x = 357,506.31 × 60,844.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,337.76x = 21,752,399,930.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,752,399,930.69/238,337.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,267.12

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