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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,490.48, 355,774.56 and 212,253.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,490.48, 355,774.56 and 212,253.04 is: 317,967.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,490.48 : 355,774.56 = 212,253.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,490.48/355,774.56 = 212,253.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,490.48x = 355,774.56 × 212,253.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,490.48x = 75,514,231,914.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,514,231,914.66/237,490.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,967.41

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