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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,433.10, 357,324.03 and 120,184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,433.10, 357,324.03 and 120,184.44 is: 180,112.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,433.10 : 357,324.03 = 120,184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,433.10/357,324.03 = 120,184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,433.10x = 357,324.03 × 120,184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,433.10x = 42,944,788,444.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,944,788,444.09/238,433.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,112.53

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