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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,387.26, 355,966.67 and 79,505.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,387.26, 355,966.67 and 79,505.30 is: 119,219.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,387.26 : 355,966.67 = 79,505.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,387.26/355,966.67 = 79,505.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,387.26x = 355,966.67 × 79,505.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,387.26x = 28,301,235,307.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,301,235,307.28/237,387.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,219.69

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