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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,046.80, 355,051.80 and 184,040.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,046.80, 355,051.80 and 184,040.40 is: 275,658.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,046.80 : 355,051.80 = 184,040.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,046.80/355,051.80 = 184,040.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,046.80x = 355,051.80 × 184,040.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,046.80x = 65,343,875,292.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,343,875,292.72/237,046.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,658.12

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