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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,084.98, 355,814.28 and 104,057.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,084.98, 355,814.28 and 104,057.06 is: 156,167.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,084.98 : 355,814.28 = 104,057.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,084.98/355,814.28 = 104,057.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,084.98x = 355,814.28 × 104,057.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,084.98x = 37,024,986,103.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,024,986,103.75/237,084.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,167.58

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