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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,476.53, 356,225.73 and 132,216.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,476.53, 356,225.73 and 132,216.22 is: 198,330.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,476.53 : 356,225.73 = 132,216.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,476.53/356,225.73 = 132,216.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,476.53x = 356,225.73 × 132,216.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,476.53x = 47,098,819,487.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,098,819,487.34/237,476.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,330.42

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