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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,502.88, 327,747.54 and 135,526.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,502.88, 327,747.54 and 135,526.46 is: 187,022.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,502.88 : 327,747.54 = 135,526.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,502.88/327,747.54 = 135,526.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,502.88x = 327,747.54 × 135,526.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,502.88x = 44,418,463,869.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,418,463,869.91/237,502.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,022.84

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