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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,473.30, 356,099.22 and 137,662.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,473.30, 356,099.22 and 137,662.04 is: 206,428.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,473.30 : 356,099.22 = 137,662.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,473.30/356,099.22 = 137,662.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,473.30x = 356,099.22 × 137,662.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,473.30x = 49,021,345,067.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,021,345,067.61/237,473.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,428.87

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