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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,960.90, 356,713.77 and 88,160.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,960.90, 356,713.77 and 88,160.97 is: 132,157.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,960.90 : 356,713.77 = 88,160.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,960.90/356,713.77 = 88,160.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,960.90x = 356,713.77 × 88,160.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,960.90x = 31,448,231,975.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,448,231,975.56/237,960.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,157.14

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