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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,390.68, 355,574.10 and 223,432.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,390.68, 355,574.10 and 223,432.76 is: 334,667.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,390.68 : 355,574.10 = 223,432.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,390.68/355,574.10 = 223,432.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,390.68x = 355,574.10 × 223,432.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,390.68x = 79,446,902,547.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,446,902,547.52/237,390.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,667.32

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