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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,212.84, 327,571.46 and 152,477.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,212.84, 327,571.46 and 152,477.48 is: 210,558.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,212.84 : 327,571.46 = 152,477.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,212.84/327,571.46 = 152,477.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,212.84x = 327,571.46 × 152,477.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,212.84x = 49,947,270,740.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,947,270,740.72/237,212.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,558.88

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