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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,682.69, 356,524.64 and 60,189.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,682.69, 356,524.64 and 60,189.71 is: 90,284.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,682.69 : 356,524.64 = 60,189.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,682.69/356,524.64 = 60,189.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,682.69x = 356,524.64 × 60,189.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,682.69x = 21,459,115,279.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,459,115,279.82/237,682.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,284.72

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