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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,737.03, 328,110.69 and 147,122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,737.03, 328,110.69 and 147,122.16 is: 203,049.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,737.03 : 328,110.69 = 147,122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,737.03/328,110.69 = 147,122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,737.03x = 328,110.69 × 147,122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,737.03x = 48,272,353,431.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,272,353,431.89/237,737.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,049.37

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