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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,544.26, 356,287.71 and 60,052.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,544.26, 356,287.71 and 60,052.83 is: 90,071.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,544.26 : 356,287.71 = 60,052.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,544.26/356,287.71 = 60,052.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,544.26x = 356,287.71 × 60,052.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,544.26x = 21,396,085,279.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,396,085,279.72/237,544.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,071.99

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