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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,208.28, 356,022.90 and 110,917.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,208.28, 356,022.90 and 110,917.22 is: 166,474.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,208.28 : 356,022.90 = 110,917.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,208.28/356,022.90 = 110,917.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,208.28x = 356,022.90 × 110,917.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,208.28x = 39,489,070,324.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,489,070,324.34/237,208.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,474.25

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