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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,399.92, 355,853.82 and 148,449.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,399.92, 355,853.82 and 148,449.26 is: 222,520.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,399.92 : 355,853.82 = 148,449.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,399.92/355,853.82 = 148,449.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,399.92x = 355,853.82 × 148,449.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,399.92x = 52,826,236,247.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,826,236,247.17/237,399.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,520.03

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