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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,029.80, 355,415.10 and 96,629.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,029.80, 355,415.10 and 96,629.80 is: 144,891.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,029.80 : 355,415.10 = 96,629.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,029.80/355,415.10 = 96,629.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,029.80x = 355,415.10 × 96,629.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,029.80x = 34,343,690,029.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,343,690,029.98/237,029.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,891.87

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