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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,727.24, 328,060.66 and 128,829.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,727.24, 328,060.66 and 128,829.24 is: 177,782.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,727.24 : 328,060.66 = 128,829.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,727.24/328,060.66 = 128,829.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,727.24x = 328,060.66 × 128,829.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,727.24x = 42,263,805,501.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,263,805,501.70/237,727.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,782.76

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