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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,315.42, 356,030.24 and 97,074.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,315.42, 356,030.24 and 97,074.45 is: 145,635.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,315.42 : 356,030.24 = 97,074.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,315.42/356,030.24 = 97,074.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,315.42x = 356,030.24 × 97,074.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,315.42x = 34,561,439,246.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,561,439,246.00/237,315.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,635.03

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