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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,469.32, 356,335.14 and 132,347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,469.32, 356,335.14 and 132,347.52 is: 198,594.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,469.32 : 356,335.14 = 132,347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,469.32/356,335.14 = 132,347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,469.32x = 356,335.14 × 132,347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,469.32x = 47,160,072,067.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,160,072,067.85/237,469.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,594.38

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