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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,369.53, 355,808.19 and 148,418.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,369.53, 355,808.19 and 148,418.84 is: 222,474.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,369.53 : 355,808.19 = 148,418.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,369.53/355,808.19 = 148,418.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,369.53x = 355,808.19 × 148,418.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,369.53x = 52,808,638,822.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,808,638,822.30/237,369.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,474.38

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