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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,391.92, 355,841.82 and 148,441.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,391.92, 355,841.82 and 148,441.23 is: 222,507.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,391.92 : 355,841.82 = 148,441.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,391.92/355,841.82 = 148,441.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,391.92x = 355,841.82 × 148,441.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,391.92x = 52,821,597,446.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,821,597,446.24/237,391.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,507.98

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