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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,362.64, 356,043.97 and 71,150.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,362.64, 356,043.97 and 71,150.64 is: 106,725.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,362.64 : 356,043.97 = 71,150.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,362.64/356,043.97 = 71,150.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,362.64x = 356,043.97 × 71,150.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,362.64x = 25,332,755,087.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,332,755,087.41/237,362.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,725.96

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