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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,913.08, 328,356.30 and 147,284.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,913.08, 328,356.30 and 147,284.28 is: 203,274.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,913.08 : 328,356.30 = 147,284.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,913.08/328,356.30 = 147,284.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,913.08x = 328,356.30 × 147,284.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,913.08x = 48,361,721,228.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,361,721,228.96/237,913.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,274.75

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