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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,672.68, 354,032.78 and 225,050.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,672.68, 354,032.78 and 225,050.86 is: 335,231.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,672.68 : 354,032.78 = 225,050.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,672.68/354,032.78 = 225,050.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,672.68x = 354,032.78 × 225,050.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,672.68x = 79,675,381,607.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,675,381,607.19/237,672.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,231.55

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