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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,143.22, 355,715.43 and 96,901.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,143.22, 355,715.43 and 96,901.84 is: 145,353.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,143.22 : 355,715.43 = 96,901.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,143.22/355,715.43 = 96,901.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,143.22x = 355,715.43 × 96,901.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,143.22x = 34,469,479,683.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,469,479,683.39/237,143.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,353.01

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