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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,446.28, 356,208.30 and 112,745.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,446.28, 356,208.30 and 112,745.16 is: 169,136.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,446.28 : 356,208.30 = 112,745.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,446.28/356,208.30 = 112,745.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,446.28x = 356,208.30 × 112,745.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,446.28x = 40,160,761,776.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,160,761,776.83/237,446.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,136.20

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