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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,420.67, 356,159.13 and 148,681.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,420.67, 356,159.13 and 148,681.52 is: 223,039.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,420.67 : 356,159.13 = 148,681.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,420.67/356,159.13 = 148,681.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,420.67x = 356,159.13 × 148,681.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,420.67x = 52,954,280,810.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,954,280,810.28/237,420.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,039.89

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