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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,910.02, 358,337.31 and 89,155.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,910.02, 358,337.31 and 89,155.54 is: 133,722.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,910.02 : 358,337.31 = 89,155.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,910.02/358,337.31 = 89,155.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,910.02x = 358,337.31 × 89,155.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,910.02x = 31,947,756,375.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,947,756,375.20/238,910.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,722.97

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