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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,397.92, 355,850.82 and 148,447.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,397.92, 355,850.82 and 148,447.26 is: 222,517.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,397.92 : 355,850.82 = 148,447.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,397.92/355,850.82 = 148,447.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,397.92x = 355,850.82 × 148,447.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,397.92x = 52,825,079,197.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,825,079,197.75/237,397.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,517.03

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