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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,748.92, 328,127.12 and 147,134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,748.92, 328,127.12 and 147,134.08 is: 203,065.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,748.92 : 328,127.12 = 147,134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,748.92/328,127.12 = 147,134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,748.92x = 328,127.12 × 147,134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,748.92x = 48,278,681,188.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,278,681,188.58/237,748.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,065.83

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