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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,652.22, 356,478.59 and 60,159.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,652.22, 356,478.59 and 60,159.21 is: 90,238.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,652.22 : 356,478.59 = 60,159.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,652.22/356,478.59 = 60,159.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,652.22x = 356,478.59 × 60,159.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,652.22x = 21,445,470,356.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,445,470,356.31/237,652.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,238.88

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