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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,368.46, 327,420.93 and 146,752.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,368.46, 327,420.93 and 146,752.14 is: 202,426.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,368.46 : 327,420.93 = 146,752.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,368.46/327,420.93 = 146,752.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,368.46x = 327,420.93 × 146,752.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,368.46x = 48,049,722,158.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,049,722,158.29/237,368.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,426.73

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