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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,801.64, 328,166.18 and 130,369.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,801.64, 328,166.18 and 130,369.37 is: 179,909.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,801.64 : 328,166.18 = 130,369.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,801.64/328,166.18 = 130,369.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,801.64x = 328,166.18 × 130,369.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,801.64x = 42,782,816,501.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,782,816,501.08/237,801.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,909.68

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