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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,062.98, 364,069.59 and 237,114.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,062.98, 364,069.59 and 237,114.34 is: 355,159.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,062.98 : 364,069.59 = 237,114.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,062.98/364,069.59 = 237,114.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,062.98x = 364,069.59 × 237,114.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,062.98x = 86,326,120,546.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,326,120,546.92/243,062.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,159.48

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