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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,148.64, 355,723.56 and 96,907.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,148.64, 355,723.56 and 96,907.26 is: 145,361.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,148.64 : 355,723.56 = 96,907.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,148.64/355,723.56 = 96,907.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,148.64x = 355,723.56 × 96,907.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,148.64x = 34,472,195,517.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,472,195,517.05/237,148.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,361.14

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