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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,745.67, 328,122.63 and 147,130.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,745.67, 328,122.63 and 147,130.83 is: 203,061.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,745.67 : 328,122.63 = 147,130.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,745.67/328,122.63 = 147,130.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,745.67x = 328,122.63 × 147,130.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,745.67x = 48,276,954,893.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,276,954,893.68/237,745.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,061.35

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