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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,310.60, 355,770.78 and 110,888.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,310.60, 355,770.78 and 110,888.32 is: 166,241.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,310.60 : 355,770.78 = 110,888.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,310.60/355,770.78 = 110,888.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,310.60x = 355,770.78 × 110,888.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,310.60x = 39,450,824,099.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,450,824,099.29/237,310.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,241.31

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