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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,759.48, 328,141.64 and 147,144.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,759.48, 328,141.64 and 147,144.62 is: 203,080.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,759.48 : 328,141.64 = 147,144.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,759.48/328,141.64 = 147,144.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,759.48x = 328,141.64 × 147,144.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,759.48x = 48,284,278,112.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,284,278,112.19/237,759.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,080.35

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