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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,010.28, 355,658.78 and 103,898.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,010.28, 355,658.78 and 103,898.12 is: 155,910.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,010.28 : 355,658.78 = 103,898.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,010.28/355,658.78 = 103,898.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,010.28x = 355,658.78 × 103,898.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,010.28x = 36,952,278,603.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,952,278,603.49/237,010.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,910.02

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