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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,537.93, 327,802.48 and 130,109.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,537.93, 327,802.48 and 130,109.76 is: 179,551.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,537.93 : 327,802.48 = 130,109.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,537.93/327,802.48 = 130,109.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,537.93x = 327,802.48 × 130,109.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,537.93x = 42,650,300,840.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,650,300,840.91/237,537.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,551.54

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