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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,801.92, 328,166.57 and 130,369.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,801.92, 328,166.57 and 130,369.65 is: 179,910.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,801.92 : 328,166.57 = 130,369.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,801.92/328,166.57 = 130,369.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,801.92x = 328,166.57 × 130,369.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,801.92x = 42,782,959,231.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,782,959,231.77/237,801.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,910.07

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