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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,979.44, 377,904.96 and 238,108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,979.44, 377,904.96 and 238,108.32 is: 328,427.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,979.44 : 377,904.96 = 238,108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,979.44/377,904.96 = 238,108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,979.44x = 377,904.96 × 238,108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,979.44x = 89,982,315,145.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,982,315,145.27/273,979.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,427.25

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