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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,907.36, 423,385.47 and 238,455.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,907.36, 423,385.47 and 238,455.88 is: 328,955.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,907.36 : 423,385.47 = 238,455.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,907.36/423,385.47 = 238,455.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,907.36x = 423,385.47 × 238,455.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,907.36x = 100,958,754,828.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,958,754,828.06/306,907.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,955.14

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