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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,800.01, 328,163.94 and 130,367.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,800.01, 328,163.94 and 130,367.74 is: 179,907.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,800.01 : 328,163.94 = 130,367.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,800.01/328,163.94 = 130,367.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,800.01x = 328,163.94 × 130,367.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,800.01x = 42,781,991,617.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,781,991,617.50/237,800.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,907.44

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