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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,225.23, 355,856.07 and 68,747.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,225.23, 355,856.07 and 68,747.86 is: 103,127.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,225.23 : 355,856.07 = 68,747.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,225.23/355,856.07 = 68,747.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,225.23x = 355,856.07 × 68,747.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,225.23x = 24,464,343,280.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,464,343,280.51/237,225.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,127.07

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