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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,992.72, 357,338.99 and 98,024.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,992.72, 357,338.99 and 98,024.72 is: 147,181.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,992.72 : 357,338.99 = 98,024.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,992.72/357,338.99 = 98,024.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,992.72x = 357,338.99 × 98,024.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,992.72x = 35,028,052,898.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,028,052,898.20/237,992.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,181.20

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