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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,903.48, 356,726.43 and 109,681.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,903.48, 356,726.43 and 109,681.29 is: 164,462.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,903.48 : 356,726.43 = 109,681.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,903.48/356,726.43 = 109,681.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,903.48x = 356,726.43 × 109,681.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,903.48x = 39,126,215,019.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,126,215,019.49/237,903.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,462.56

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