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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,223.02, 355,439.64 and 166,954.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,223.02, 355,439.64 and 166,954.71 is: 250,154.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,223.02 : 355,439.64 = 166,954.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,223.02/355,439.64 = 166,954.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,223.02x = 355,439.64 × 166,954.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,223.02x = 59,342,322,018.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,342,322,018.70/237,223.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,154.15

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