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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,524.48, 327,787.28 and 130,104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,524.48, 327,787.28 and 130,104.48 is: 179,546.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,524.48 : 327,787.28 = 130,104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,524.48/327,787.28 = 130,104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,524.48x = 327,787.28 × 130,104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,524.48x = 42,646,593,615.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,646,593,615.01/237,524.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,546.10

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