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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,428.82, 356,140.26 and 95,337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,428.82, 356,140.26 and 95,337 is: 143,004.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,428.82 : 356,140.26 = 95,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,428.82/356,140.26 = 95,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,428.82x = 356,140.26 × 95,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,428.82x = 33,953,343,967.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,953,343,967.62/237,428.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,004.31

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