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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,224.76, 355,835.08 and 96,884.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,224.76, 355,835.08 and 96,884.88 is: 145,326.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,224.76 : 355,835.08 = 96,884.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,224.76/355,835.08 = 96,884.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,224.76x = 355,835.08 × 96,884.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,224.76x = 34,475,039,025.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,475,039,025.59/237,224.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,326.48

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