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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,794.92, 356,588.68 and 89,947.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,794.92, 356,588.68 and 89,947.24 is: 134,881.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,794.92 : 356,588.68 = 89,947.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,794.92/356,588.68 = 89,947.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,794.92x = 356,588.68 × 89,947.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,794.92x = 32,074,167,581.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,074,167,581.24/237,794.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,881.63

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