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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,230.72, 355,966.76 and 104,076.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,230.72, 355,966.76 and 104,076.44 is: 156,167.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,230.72 : 355,966.76 = 104,076.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,230.72/355,966.76 = 104,076.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,230.72x = 355,966.76 × 104,076.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,230.72x = 37,047,753,139.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,047,753,139.13/237,230.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,167.60

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