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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,928.96, 356,946.24 and 71,704.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,928.96, 356,946.24 and 71,704.96 is: 107,573.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,928.96 : 356,946.24 = 71,704.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,928.96/356,946.24 = 71,704.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,928.96x = 356,946.24 × 71,704.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,928.96x = 25,594,815,861.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,594,815,861.35/237,928.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,573.35

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