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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,273.55, 355,806.64 and 71,022.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,273.55, 355,806.64 and 71,022.67 is: 106,502.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,273.55 : 355,806.64 = 71,022.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,273.55/355,806.64 = 71,022.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,273.55x = 355,806.64 × 71,022.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,273.55x = 25,270,337,576.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,270,337,576.53/237,273.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,502.97

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