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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,421.24, 357,630.92 and 60,927.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,421.24, 357,630.92 and 60,927.96 is: 91,391.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,421.24 : 357,630.92 = 60,927.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,421.24/357,630.92 = 60,927.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,421.24x = 357,630.92 × 60,927.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,421.24x = 21,789,722,388.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,789,722,388.52/238,421.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,391.70

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