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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,312.62, 327,426.55 and 135,300.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,312.62, 327,426.55 and 135,300.89 is: 186,678.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,312.62 : 327,426.55 = 135,300.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,312.62/327,426.55 = 135,300.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,312.62x = 327,426.55 × 135,300.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,312.62x = 44,301,103,624.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,301,103,624.63/237,312.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,678.25

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