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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,439.88, 327,666.96 and 130,009.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,439.88, 327,666.96 and 130,009.88 is: 179,413.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,439.88 : 327,666.96 = 130,009.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,439.88/327,666.96 = 130,009.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,439.88x = 327,666.96 × 130,009.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,439.88x = 42,599,942,149.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,599,942,149.56/237,439.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,413.59

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