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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,955.26, 328,378.24 and 137,353.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,955.26, 328,378.24 and 137,353.26 is: 189,547.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,955.26 : 328,378.24 = 137,353.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,955.26/328,378.24 = 137,353.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,955.26x = 328,378.24 × 137,353.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,955.26x = 45,103,821,777.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,103,821,777.06/237,955.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,547.49

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