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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,230.41, 655,783.29 and 137,703.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,230.41, 655,783.29 and 137,703.18 is: 206,535.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,230.41 : 655,783.29 = 137,703.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,230.41/655,783.29 = 137,703.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,230.41x = 655,783.29 × 137,703.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,230.41x = 90,303,444,423.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,303,444,423.86/437,230.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,535.14

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