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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,475.22, 357,723.72 and 168,666.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,475.22, 357,723.72 and 168,666.18 is: 253,006.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,475.22 : 357,723.72 = 168,666.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,475.22/357,723.72 = 168,666.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,475.22x = 357,723.72 × 168,666.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,475.22x = 60,335,893,347.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,335,893,347.79/238,475.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,006.97

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