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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,673.70, 372,673.85 and 238,385.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,673.70, 372,673.85 and 238,385.48 is: 328,218.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,673.70 : 372,673.85 = 238,385.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,673.70/372,673.85 = 238,385.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,673.70x = 372,673.85 × 238,385.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,673.70x = 88,840,031,560.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,840,031,560.40/270,673.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,218.19

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