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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,367.53, 355,805.26 and 148,416.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,367.53, 355,805.26 and 148,416.77 is: 222,471.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,367.53 : 355,805.26 = 148,416.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,367.53/355,805.26 = 148,416.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,367.53x = 355,805.26 × 148,416.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,367.53x = 52,807,467,956.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,807,467,956.68/237,367.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,471.32

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