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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,862.72, 356,794.24 and 60,383.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,862.72, 356,794.24 and 60,383.04 is: 90,574.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,862.72 : 356,794.24 = 60,383.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,862.72/356,794.24 = 60,383.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,862.72x = 356,794.24 × 60,383.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,862.72x = 21,544,320,865.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,544,320,865.69/237,862.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,574.60

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