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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,507.84, 327,764.52 and 130,075.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,507.84, 327,764.52 and 130,075.92 is: 179,506.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,507.84 : 327,764.52 = 130,075.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,507.84/327,764.52 = 130,075.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,507.84x = 327,764.52 × 130,075.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,507.84x = 42,634,271,482.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,634,271,482.36/237,507.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,506.80

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