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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,907.24, 358,037.34 and 91,082.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,907.24, 358,037.34 and 91,082.60 is: 136,500.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,907.24 : 358,037.34 = 91,082.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,907.24/358,037.34 = 91,082.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,907.24x = 358,037.34 × 91,082.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,907.24x = 32,610,971,824.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,610,971,824.28/238,907.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,500.56

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