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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,447.16, 357,674.39 and 60,950.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,447.16, 357,674.39 and 60,950.24 is: 91,426.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,447.16 : 357,674.39 = 60,950.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,447.16/357,674.39 = 60,950.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,447.16x = 357,674.39 × 60,950.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,447.16x = 21,800,339,912.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,800,339,912.35/238,447.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,426.29

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