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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,075.64, 655,726.14 and 237,344.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,075.64, 655,726.14 and 237,344.76 is: 356,078.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,075.64 : 655,726.14 = 237,344.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,075.64/655,726.14 = 237,344.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,075.64x = 655,726.14 × 237,344.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,075.64x = 155,633,163,324.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,633,163,324.03/437,075.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,078.33

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