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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,139.46, 355,682.98 and 59,646.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,139.46, 355,682.98 and 59,646.54 is: 89,463.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,139.46 : 355,682.98 = 59,646.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,139.46/355,682.98 = 59,646.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,139.46x = 355,682.98 × 59,646.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,139.46x = 21,215,259,093.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,215,259,093.89/237,139.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,463.22

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