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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,239.22, 655,882.33 and 137,743.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,239.22, 655,882.33 and 137,743.24 is: 206,622.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,239.22 : 655,882.33 = 137,743.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,239.22/655,882.33 = 137,743.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,239.22x = 655,882.33 × 137,743.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,239.22x = 90,343,356,577.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,343,356,577.00/437,239.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,622.26

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