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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,988.94, 357,076.76 and 104,775.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,988.94, 357,076.76 and 104,775.73 is: 157,204.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,988.94 : 357,076.76 = 104,775.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,988.94/357,076.76 = 104,775.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,988.94x = 357,076.76 × 104,775.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,988.94x = 37,412,976,778.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,412,976,778.46/237,988.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,204.69

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