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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,924.72, 356,744.50 and 75,748.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,924.72, 356,744.50 and 75,748.68 is: 113,577.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,924.72 : 356,744.50 = 75,748.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,924.72/356,744.50 = 75,748.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,924.72x = 356,744.50 × 75,748.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,924.72x = 27,022,924,972.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,022,924,972.26/237,924.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,577.63

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