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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,342.76, 357,513.80 and 60,849.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,342.76, 357,513.80 and 60,849.80 is: 91,274.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,342.76 : 357,513.80 = 60,849.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,342.76/357,513.80 = 60,849.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,342.76x = 357,513.80 × 60,849.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,342.76x = 21,754,643,227.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,754,643,227.24/238,342.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,274.61

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