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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,770.73, 356,702.72 and 88,012.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,770.73, 356,702.72 and 88,012.28 is: 132,035.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,770.73 : 356,702.72 = 88,012.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,770.73/356,702.72 = 88,012.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,770.73x = 356,702.72 × 88,012.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,770.73x = 31,394,220,121.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,394,220,121.10/237,770.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,035.68

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