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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,147.94, 355,722.51 and 96,906.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,147.94, 355,722.51 and 96,906.58 is: 145,360.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,147.94 : 355,722.51 = 96,906.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,147.94/355,722.51 = 96,906.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,147.94x = 355,722.51 × 96,906.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,147.94x = 34,471,851,873.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,471,851,873.12/237,147.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,360.12

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