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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,703.41, 328,033.28 and 130,271.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,703.41, 328,033.28 and 130,271.13 is: 179,775.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,703.41 : 328,033.28 = 130,271.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,703.41/328,033.28 = 130,271.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,703.41x = 328,033.28 × 130,271.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,703.41x = 42,733,266,388.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,733,266,388.88/237,703.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,775.57

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