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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,552.48, 356,886.12 and 224,102.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,552.48, 356,886.12 and 224,102.16 is: 336,679.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,552.48 : 356,886.12 = 224,102.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,552.48/356,886.12 = 224,102.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,552.48x = 356,886.12 × 224,102.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,552.48x = 79,978,950,366.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,978,950,366.02/237,552.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,679.08

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