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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,061.23, 364,066.97 and 237,112.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,061.23, 364,066.97 and 237,112.59 is: 355,156.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,061.23 : 364,066.97 = 237,112.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,061.23/364,066.97 = 237,112.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,061.23x = 364,066.97 × 237,112.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,061.23x = 86,324,861,004.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,324,861,004.59/243,061.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,156.85

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