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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,355.32, 356,032.08 and 97,113.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,355.32, 356,032.08 and 97,113.90 is: 145,670.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,355.32 : 356,032.08 = 97,113.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,355.32/356,032.08 = 97,113.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,355.32x = 356,032.08 × 97,113.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,355.32x = 34,575,663,813.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,575,663,813.91/237,355.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,670.48

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