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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,995.09, 328,376.89 and 134,631.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,995.09, 328,376.89 and 134,631.66 is: 185,759.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,995.09 : 328,376.89 = 134,631.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,995.09/328,376.89 = 134,631.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,995.09x = 328,376.89 × 134,631.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,995.09x = 44,209,925,806.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,209,925,806.34/237,995.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,759.82

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