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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,347.64, 327,548.76 and 135,389.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,347.64, 327,548.76 and 135,389.70 is: 186,842.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,347.64 : 327,548.76 = 135,389.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,347.64/327,548.76 = 135,389.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,347.64x = 327,548.76 × 135,389.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,347.64x = 44,346,728,351.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,346,728,351.77/237,347.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,842.93

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