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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,580.07, 327,868.65 and 130,150.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,580.07, 327,868.65 and 130,150.07 is: 179,611.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,580.07 : 327,868.65 = 130,150.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,580.07/327,868.65 = 130,150.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,580.07x = 327,868.65 × 130,150.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,580.07x = 42,672,125,458.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,672,125,458.21/237,580.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,611.56

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