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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,444.51, 327,673.95 and 128,550

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,444.51, 327,673.95 and 128,550 is: 177,399.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,444.51 : 327,673.95 = 128,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,444.51/327,673.95 = 128,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,444.51x = 327,673.95 × 128,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,444.51x = 42,122,486,272.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,122,486,272.50/237,444.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,399.28

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