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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,519.81, 327,765.69 and 130,090.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,519.81, 327,765.69 and 130,090.32 is: 179,518.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,519.81 : 327,765.69 = 130,090.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,519.81/327,765.69 = 130,090.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,519.81x = 327,765.69 × 130,090.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,519.81x = 42,639,143,497.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,639,143,497.12/237,519.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,518.26

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