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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,080.48, 364,095.84 and 237,131.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,080.48, 364,095.84 and 237,131.84 is: 355,185.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,080.48 : 364,095.84 = 237,131.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,080.48/364,095.84 = 237,131.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,080.48x = 364,095.84 × 237,131.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,080.48x = 86,338,716,475.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,338,716,475.55/243,080.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,185.72

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