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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,147.33, 355,721.61 and 96,905.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,147.33, 355,721.61 and 96,905.94 is: 145,359.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,147.33 : 355,721.61 = 96,905.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,147.33/355,721.61 = 96,905.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,147.33x = 355,721.61 × 96,905.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,147.33x = 34,471,536,995.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,471,536,995.36/237,147.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,359.16

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