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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,150.40, 534,225.60 and 237,436.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,150.40, 534,225.60 and 237,436.80 is: 356,155.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,150.40 : 534,225.60 = 237,436.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,150.40/534,225.60 = 237,436.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,150.40x = 534,225.60 × 237,436.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,150.40x = 126,844,816,942.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,844,816,942.08/356,150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,155.20

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