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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,062.23, 364,068.46 and 237,113.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,062.23, 364,068.46 and 237,113.59 is: 355,158.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,062.23 : 364,068.46 = 237,113.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,062.23/364,068.46 = 237,113.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,062.23x = 364,068.46 × 237,113.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,062.23x = 86,325,579,556.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,325,579,556.37/243,062.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,158.35

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