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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,801.33, 328,165.75 and 130,369.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,801.33, 328,165.75 and 130,369.06 is: 179,909.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,801.33 : 328,165.75 = 130,369.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,801.33/328,165.75 = 130,369.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,801.33x = 328,165.75 × 130,369.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,801.33x = 42,782,659,205.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,782,659,205.36/237,801.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,909.25

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