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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,443.28, 357,575.64 and 69,928.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,443.28, 357,575.64 and 69,928.72 is: 104,866.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,443.28 : 357,575.64 = 69,928.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,443.28/357,575.64 = 69,928.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,443.28x = 357,575.64 × 69,928.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,443.28x = 25,004,806,808.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,004,806,808.38/238,443.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,866.90

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