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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,410.96, 355,870.28 and 148,460.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,410.96, 355,870.28 and 148,460.24 is: 222,536.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,410.96 : 355,870.28 = 148,460.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,410.96/355,870.28 = 148,460.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,410.96x = 355,870.28 × 148,460.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,410.96x = 52,832,587,177.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,832,587,177.67/237,410.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,536.43

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