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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,521.81, 327,768.45 and 130,092.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,521.81, 327,768.45 and 130,092.32 is: 179,521.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,521.81 : 327,768.45 = 130,092.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,521.81/327,768.45 = 130,092.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,521.81x = 327,768.45 × 130,092.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,521.81x = 42,640,158,083.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,640,158,083.30/237,521.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,521.02

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