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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,376.32, 356,063.52 and 97,134.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,376.32, 356,063.52 and 97,134.88 is: 145,701.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,376.32 : 356,063.52 = 97,134.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,376.32/356,063.52 = 97,134.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,376.32x = 356,063.52 × 97,134.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,376.32x = 34,586,187,287.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,586,187,287.58/237,376.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,701.93

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