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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,336.53, 355,959.43 and 71,124.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,336.53, 355,959.43 and 71,124.53 is: 106,673.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,336.53 : 355,959.43 = 71,124.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,336.53/355,959.43 = 71,124.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,336.53x = 355,959.43 × 71,124.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,336.53x = 25,317,447,157.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,317,447,157.82/237,336.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,673.20

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