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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,464.32, 327,700.86 and 130,041.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,464.32, 327,700.86 and 130,041.04 is: 179,456.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,464.32 : 327,700.86 = 130,041.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,464.32/327,700.86 = 130,041.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,464.32x = 327,700.86 × 130,041.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,464.32x = 42,614,560,643.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,614,560,643.29/237,464.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,456.69

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