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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,748.16, 328,126.04 and 147,133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,748.16, 328,126.04 and 147,133.32 is: 203,064.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,748.16 : 328,126.04 = 147,133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,748.16/328,126.04 = 147,133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,748.16x = 328,126.04 × 147,133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,748.16x = 48,278,273,643.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,278,273,643.65/237,748.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,064.76

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