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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,063.52, 326,993.52 and 152,045.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,063.52, 326,993.52 and 152,045.92 is: 209,724.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,063.52 : 326,993.52 = 152,045.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,063.52/326,993.52 = 152,045.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,063.52x = 326,993.52 × 152,045.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,063.52x = 49,718,030,582.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,718,030,582.44/237,063.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,724.51

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