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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,675.29, 356,272.91 and 148,990.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,675.29, 356,272.91 and 148,990.96 is: 223,335.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,675.29 : 356,272.91 = 148,990.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,675.29/356,272.91 = 148,990.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,675.29x = 356,272.91 × 148,990.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,675.29x = 53,081,441,247.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,081,441,247.26/237,675.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,335.97

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