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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,335.97, 327,524.31 and 129,906.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,335.97, 327,524.31 and 129,906.84 is: 179,271.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,335.97 : 327,524.31 = 129,906.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,335.97/327,524.31 = 129,906.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,335.97x = 327,524.31 × 129,906.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,335.97x = 42,547,648,135.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,547,648,135.28/237,335.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,271.81

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