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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,078.66, 327,018.96 and 165,432.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,078.66, 327,018.96 and 165,432.54 is: 228,192.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,078.66 : 327,018.96 = 165,432.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,078.66/327,018.96 = 165,432.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,078.66x = 327,018.96 × 165,432.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,078.66x = 54,099,577,180.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,099,577,180.96/237,078.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,192.52

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