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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,301.56, 356,010.60 and 71,089.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,301.56, 356,010.60 and 71,089.56 is: 106,651.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,301.56 : 356,010.60 = 71,089.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,301.56/356,010.60 = 71,089.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,301.56x = 356,010.60 × 71,089.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,301.56x = 25,308,636,909.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,308,636,909.34/237,301.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,651.79

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