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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,275.20, 356,114.40 and 97,134.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,275.20, 356,114.40 and 97,134.40 is: 145,784.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,275.20 : 356,114.40 = 97,134.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,275.20/356,114.40 = 97,134.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,275.20x = 356,114.40 × 97,134.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,275.20x = 34,590,958,575.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,590,958,575.36/237,275.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,784.13

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