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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,485.24, 357,744.42 and 80,660.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,485.24, 357,744.42 and 80,660.34 is: 120,996.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,485.24 : 357,744.42 = 80,660.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,485.24/357,744.42 = 80,660.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,485.24x = 357,744.42 × 80,660.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,485.24x = 28,855,786,550.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,855,786,550.30/238,485.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,996.11

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