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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,801.83, 328,166.44 and 130,369.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,801.83, 328,166.44 and 130,369.55 is: 179,909.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,801.83 : 328,166.44 = 130,369.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,801.83/328,166.44 = 130,369.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,801.83x = 328,166.44 × 130,369.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,801.83x = 42,782,910,456.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,782,910,456.05/237,801.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,909.93

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