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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,002.40, 355,503.60 and 148,528.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,002.40, 355,503.60 and 148,528.80 is: 222,793.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,002.40 : 355,503.60 = 148,528.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,002.40/355,503.60 = 148,528.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,002.40x = 355,503.60 × 148,528.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,002.40x = 52,802,523,103.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,802,523,103.68/237,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,793.20

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