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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,669.48, 356,264.19 and 148,985.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,669.48, 356,264.19 and 148,985.15 is: 223,327.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,669.48 : 356,264.19 = 148,985.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,669.48/356,264.19 = 148,985.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,669.48x = 356,264.19 × 148,985.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,669.48x = 53,078,072,005.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,078,072,005.46/237,669.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,327.25

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