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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,245.51, 355,869.63 and 97,004.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,245.51, 355,869.63 and 97,004.13 is: 145,506.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,245.51 : 355,869.63 = 97,004.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,245.51/355,869.63 = 97,004.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,245.51x = 355,869.63 × 97,004.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,245.51x = 34,520,823,851.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,520,823,851.57/237,245.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,506.76

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