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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,734.66, 328,107.46 and 147,119.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,734.66, 328,107.46 and 147,119.84 is: 203,046.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,734.66 : 328,107.46 = 147,119.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,734.66/328,107.46 = 147,119.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,734.66x = 328,107.46 × 147,119.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,734.66x = 48,271,115,593.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,271,115,593.12/237,734.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,046.18

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