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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,870.24, 356,806.55 and 60,377.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,870.24, 356,806.55 and 60,377.30 is: 90,566.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,870.24 : 356,806.55 = 60,377.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,870.24/356,806.55 = 60,377.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,870.24x = 356,806.55 × 60,377.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,870.24x = 21,543,016,111.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,543,016,111.32/237,870.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,566.25

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