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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,808.12, 356,767.08 and 80,032.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,808.12, 356,767.08 and 80,032.72 is: 120,067.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,808.12 : 356,767.08 = 80,032.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,808.12/356,767.08 = 80,032.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,808.12x = 356,767.08 × 80,032.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,808.12x = 28,553,038,626.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,553,038,626.82/237,808.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,067.55

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