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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,483.86, 355,384.35 and 209,458.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,483.86, 355,384.35 and 209,458.67 is: 313,445.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,483.86 : 355,384.35 = 209,458.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,483.86/355,384.35 = 209,458.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,483.86x = 355,384.35 × 209,458.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,483.86x = 74,438,331,512.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,438,331,512.89/237,483.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,445.86

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