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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,967.20, 358,450.80 and 202,103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,967.20, 358,450.80 and 202,103.20 is: 303,154.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,967.20 : 358,450.80 = 202,103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,967.20/358,450.80 = 202,103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,967.20x = 358,450.80 × 202,103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,967.20x = 72,444,053,722.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,444,053,722.56/238,967.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,154.80

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