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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,073.22, 327,166.73 and 135,096.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,073.22, 327,166.73 and 135,096.49 is: 186,436.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,073.22 : 327,166.73 = 135,096.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,073.22/327,166.73 = 135,096.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,073.22x = 327,166.73 × 135,096.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,073.22x = 44,199,076,867.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,199,076,867.78/237,073.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,436.40

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