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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,223.76, 355,833.58 and 96,883.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,223.76, 355,833.58 and 96,883.88 is: 145,324.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,223.76 : 355,833.58 = 96,883.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,223.76/355,833.58 = 96,883.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,223.76x = 355,833.58 × 96,883.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,223.76x = 34,474,537,864.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,474,537,864.69/237,223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,324.98

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