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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,063.24, 364,069.96 and 237,114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,063.24, 364,069.96 and 237,114.60 is: 355,159.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,063.24 : 364,069.96 = 237,114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,063.24/364,069.96 = 237,114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,063.24x = 364,069.96 × 237,114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,063.24x = 86,326,302,937.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,326,302,937.42/243,063.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,159.85

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