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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,061.48, 364,067.34 and 237,112.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,061.48, 364,067.34 and 237,112.84 is: 355,157.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,061.48 : 364,067.34 = 237,112.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,061.48/364,067.34 = 237,112.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,061.48x = 364,067.34 × 237,112.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,061.48x = 86,325,040,938.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,325,040,938.65/243,061.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,157.23

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