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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,748.43, 356,624.06 and 60,255.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,748.43, 356,624.06 and 60,255.97 is: 90,384.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,748.43 : 356,624.06 = 60,255.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,748.43/356,624.06 = 60,255.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,748.43x = 356,624.06 × 60,255.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,748.43x = 21,488,727,919.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,488,727,919.72/237,748.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,384.31

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