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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,363.96, 327,414.72 and 146,747.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,363.96, 327,414.72 and 146,747.64 is: 202,420.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,363.96 : 327,414.72 = 146,747.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,363.96/327,414.72 = 146,747.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,363.96x = 327,414.72 × 146,747.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,363.96x = 48,047,337,461.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,047,337,461.26/237,363.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,420.53

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