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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,410.92, 355,870.26 and 148,460.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,410.92, 355,870.26 and 148,460.32 is: 222,536.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,410.92 : 355,870.26 = 148,460.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,410.92/355,870.26 = 148,460.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,410.92x = 355,870.26 × 148,460.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,410.92x = 52,832,612,678.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,832,612,678.08/237,410.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,536.57

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