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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,364.80, 355,917.60 and 96,964.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,364.80, 355,917.60 and 96,964.80 is: 145,394.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,364.80 : 355,917.60 = 96,964.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,364.80/355,917.60 = 96,964.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,364.80x = 355,917.60 × 96,964.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,364.80x = 34,511,478,900.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,511,478,900.48/237,364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,394.26

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