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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,945.76, 356,808.06 and 88,180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,945.76, 356,808.06 and 88,180 is: 132,229.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,945.76 : 356,808.06 = 88,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,945.76/356,808.06 = 88,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,945.76x = 356,808.06 × 88,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,945.76x = 31,463,334,730.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,463,334,730.80/237,945.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,229.02

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