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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,167.64, 355,583.70 and 118,754.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,167.64, 355,583.70 and 118,754.04 is: 178,047.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,167.64 : 355,583.70 = 118,754.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,167.64/355,583.70 = 118,754.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,167.64x = 355,583.70 × 118,754.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,167.64x = 42,227,000,933.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,227,000,933.15/237,167.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,047.06

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