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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,421.10, 356,075.76 and 68,896.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,421.10, 356,075.76 and 68,896.96 is: 103,329.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,421.10 : 356,075.76 = 68,896.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,421.10/356,075.76 = 68,896.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,421.10x = 356,075.76 × 68,896.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,421.10x = 24,532,537,393.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,532,537,393.69/237,421.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,329.22

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