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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,901.26, 356,991.32 and 95,724.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,901.26, 356,991.32 and 95,724.39 is: 143,642.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,901.26 : 356,991.32 = 95,724.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,901.26/356,991.32 = 95,724.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,901.26x = 356,991.32 × 95,724.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,901.26x = 34,172,777,920.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,172,777,920.32/237,901.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,642.69

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