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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,075.31, 327,160.78 and 135,106.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,075.31, 327,160.78 and 135,106.84 is: 186,445.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,075.31 : 327,160.78 = 135,106.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,075.31/327,160.78 = 135,106.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,075.31x = 327,160.78 × 135,106.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,075.31x = 44,201,658,482.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,201,658,482.20/237,075.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,445.64

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