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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,990.47, 357,335.62 and 98,022.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,990.47, 357,335.62 and 98,022.47 is: 147,177.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,990.47 : 357,335.62 = 98,022.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,990.47/357,335.62 = 98,022.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,990.47x = 357,335.62 × 98,022.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,990.47x = 35,026,918,059.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,026,918,059.65/237,990.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,177.82

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