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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,459.84, 327,694.02 and 130,028.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,459.84, 327,694.02 and 130,028.93 is: 179,439.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,459.84 : 327,694.02 = 130,028.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,459.84/327,694.02 = 130,028.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,459.84x = 327,694.02 × 130,028.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,459.84x = 42,609,702,788.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,609,702,788.00/237,459.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,439.62

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