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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,073.45, 355,235.66 and 192,482.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,073.45, 355,235.66 and 192,482.35 is: 288,419.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,073.45 : 355,235.66 = 192,482.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,073.45/355,235.66 = 192,482.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,073.45x = 355,235.66 × 192,482.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,073.45x = 68,376,594,640.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,376,594,640.60/237,073.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,419.45

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