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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,104.64, 327,204.63 and 129,674.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,104.64, 327,204.63 and 129,674.34 is: 178,950.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,104.64 : 327,204.63 = 129,674.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,104.64/327,204.63 = 129,674.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,104.64x = 327,204.63 × 129,674.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,104.64x = 42,430,044,440.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,430,044,440.19/237,104.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,950.71

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