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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,061.36, 364,067.15 and 237,112.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,061.36, 364,067.15 and 237,112.72 is: 355,157.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,061.36 : 364,067.15 = 237,112.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,061.36/364,067.15 = 237,112.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,061.36x = 364,067.15 × 237,112.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,061.36x = 86,324,950,378.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,324,950,378.81/243,061.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,157.04

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