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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,747.66, 328,125.40 and 147,132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,747.66, 328,125.40 and 147,132.84 is: 203,064.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,747.66 : 328,125.40 = 147,132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,747.66/328,125.40 = 147,132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,747.66x = 328,125.40 × 147,132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,747.66x = 48,278,021,978.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,278,021,978.14/237,747.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,064.13

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