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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,247.98, 565,908.96 and 137,427.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,247.98, 565,908.96 and 137,427.08 is: 206,154.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,247.98 : 565,908.96 = 137,427.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,247.98/565,908.96 = 137,427.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,247.98x = 565,908.96 × 137,427.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,247.98x = 77,771,215,918.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,771,215,918.64/377,247.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,154.10

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