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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,429.21, 356,162.34 and 68,952.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,429.21, 356,162.34 and 68,952.30 is: 103,433.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,429.21 : 356,162.34 = 68,952.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,429.21/356,162.34 = 68,952.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,429.21x = 356,162.34 × 68,952.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,429.21x = 24,558,212,516.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,558,212,516.38/237,429.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,433.83

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