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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,075.33, 327,169.65 and 135,098.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,075.33, 327,169.65 and 135,098.60 is: 186,439.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,075.33 : 327,169.65 = 135,098.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,075.33/327,169.65 = 135,098.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,075.33x = 327,169.65 × 135,098.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,075.33x = 44,200,161,677.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,200,161,677.49/237,075.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,439.31

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