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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,413.61, 356,148.54 and 148,674.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,413.61, 356,148.54 and 148,674.45 is: 223,029.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,413.61 : 356,148.54 = 148,674.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,413.61/356,148.54 = 148,674.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,413.61x = 356,148.54 × 148,674.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,413.61x = 52,950,188,302.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,950,188,302.80/237,413.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,029.29

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