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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,470.02, 357,482.70 and 80,588.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,470.02, 357,482.70 and 80,588.06 is: 120,806.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,470.02 : 357,482.70 = 80,588.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,470.02/357,482.70 = 80,588.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,470.02x = 357,482.70 × 80,588.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,470.02x = 28,808,837,276.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,808,837,276.56/238,470.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,806.96

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