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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,380.46, 327,437.49 and 146,764.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,380.46, 327,437.49 and 146,764.14 is: 202,443.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,380.46 : 327,437.49 = 146,764.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,380.46/327,437.49 = 146,764.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,380.46x = 327,437.49 × 146,764.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,380.46x = 48,056,081,623.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,056,081,623.61/237,380.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,443.29

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