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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,048.84, 355,573.62 and 96,807.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,048.84, 355,573.62 and 96,807.48 is: 145,211.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,048.84 : 355,573.62 = 96,807.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,048.84/355,573.62 = 96,807.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,048.84x = 355,573.62 × 96,807.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,048.84x = 34,422,186,106.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,422,186,106.68/237,048.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,211.37

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