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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,150.94, 355,727.01 and 96,909.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,150.94, 355,727.01 and 96,909.58 is: 145,364.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,150.94 : 355,727.01 = 96,909.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,150.94/355,727.01 = 96,909.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,150.94x = 355,727.01 × 96,909.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,150.94x = 34,473,355,133.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,473,355,133.76/237,150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,364.62

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