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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,507.31, 327,751.26 and 130,078.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,507.31, 327,751.26 and 130,078.22 is: 179,503.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,507.31 : 327,751.26 = 130,078.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,507.31/327,751.26 = 130,078.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,507.31x = 327,751.26 × 130,078.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,507.31x = 42,633,300,503.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,633,300,503.56/237,507.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,503.11

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