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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,056.04, 327,074.28 and 135,079.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,056.04, 327,074.28 and 135,079.28 is: 186,373.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,056.04 : 327,074.28 = 135,079.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,056.04/327,074.28 = 135,079.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,056.04x = 327,074.28 × 135,079.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,056.04x = 44,180,958,248.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,180,958,248.92/237,056.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,373.48

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