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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,474.15, 327,703.02 and 130,044.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,474.15, 327,703.02 and 130,044.76 is: 179,455.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,474.15 : 327,703.02 = 130,044.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,474.15/327,703.02 = 130,044.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,474.15x = 327,703.02 × 130,044.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,474.15x = 42,616,059,280.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,616,059,280.25/237,474.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,455.57

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