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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,505.55, 355,692.94 and 137,454.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,505.55, 355,692.94 and 137,454.89 is: 205,855.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,505.55 : 355,692.94 = 137,454.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,505.55/355,692.94 = 137,454.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,505.55x = 355,692.94 × 137,454.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,505.55x = 48,891,731,819.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,891,731,819.37/237,505.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,855.12

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