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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,760.48, 328,143.02 and 147,145.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,760.48, 328,143.02 and 147,145.62 is: 203,081.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,760.48 : 328,143.02 = 147,145.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,760.48/328,143.02 = 147,145.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,760.48x = 328,143.02 × 147,145.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,760.48x = 48,284,808,126.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,284,808,126.57/237,760.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,081.72

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