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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,443.28, 356,175.86 and 132,182.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,443.28, 356,175.86 and 132,182.97 is: 198,280.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,443.28 : 356,175.86 = 132,182.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,443.28/356,175.86 = 132,182.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,443.28x = 356,175.86 × 132,182.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,443.28x = 47,080,382,356.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,080,382,356.19/237,443.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,280.54

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