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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,451.52, 356,235.44 and 109,307.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,451.52, 356,235.44 and 109,307.84 is: 163,988.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,451.52 : 356,235.44 = 109,307.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,451.52/356,235.44 = 109,307.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,451.52x = 356,235.44 × 109,307.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,451.52x = 38,939,326,477.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,939,326,477.85/237,451.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,988.53

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