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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,799.55, 356,736.22 and 80,015.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,799.55, 356,736.22 and 80,015.69 is: 120,035.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,799.55 : 356,736.22 = 80,015.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,799.55/356,736.22 = 80,015.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,799.55x = 356,736.22 × 80,015.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,799.55x = 28,544,495,483.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,544,495,483.09/237,799.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,035.95

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