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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,024.51, 355,462.65 and 79,216.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,024.51, 355,462.65 and 79,216.07 is: 118,799.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,024.51 : 355,462.65 = 79,216.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,024.51/355,462.65 = 79,216.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,024.51x = 355,462.65 × 79,216.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,024.51x = 28,158,352,387.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,158,352,387.47/237,024.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,799.33

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