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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,306.60, 355,764.78 and 110,884.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,306.60, 355,764.78 and 110,884.32 is: 166,235.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,306.60 : 355,764.78 = 110,884.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,306.60/355,764.78 = 110,884.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,306.60x = 355,764.78 × 110,884.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,306.60x = 39,448,735,710.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,448,735,710.25/237,306.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,235.31

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