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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,451.33, 327,690.26 and 130,031.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,451.33, 327,690.26 and 130,031.56 is: 179,447.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,451.33 : 327,690.26 = 130,031.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,451.33/327,690.26 = 130,031.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,451.33x = 327,690.26 × 130,031.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,451.33x = 42,610,075,704.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,610,075,704.61/237,451.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,447.62

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