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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,741.63, 356,611.82 and 60,248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,741.63, 356,611.82 and 60,248.13 is: 90,372.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,741.63 : 356,611.82 = 60,248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,741.63/356,611.82 = 60,248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,741.63x = 356,611.82 × 60,248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,741.63x = 21,485,194,989.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,485,194,989.66/237,741.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,372.04

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