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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,352.72, 327,544.16 and 135,375.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,352.72, 327,544.16 and 135,375.54 is: 186,816.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,352.72 : 327,544.16 = 135,375.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,352.72/327,544.16 = 135,375.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,352.72x = 327,544.16 × 135,375.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,352.72x = 44,341,467,533.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,341,467,533.85/237,352.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,816.77

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