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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,898.36, 507,383.60 and 238,709.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,898.36, 507,383.60 and 238,709.54 is: 329,214.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,898.36 : 507,383.60 = 238,709.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,898.36/507,383.60 = 238,709.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,898.36x = 507,383.60 × 238,709.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,898.36x = 121,117,305,162.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,117,305,162.77/367,898.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,214.04

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