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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,189.29, 355,900.80 and 110,838.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,189.29, 355,900.80 and 110,838.25 is: 166,311.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,189.29 : 355,900.80 = 110,838.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,189.29/355,900.80 = 110,838.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,189.29x = 355,900.80 × 110,838.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,189.29x = 39,447,420,066.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,447,420,066.10/237,189.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,311.98

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