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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,792.32, 328,156.07 and 135,831.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,792.32, 328,156.07 and 135,831.24 is: 187,448.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,792.32 : 328,156.07 = 135,831.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,792.32/328,156.07 = 135,831.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,792.32x = 328,156.07 × 135,831.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,792.32x = 44,573,845,222.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,573,845,222.47/237,792.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,448.64

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