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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,802.17, 328,166.92 and 130,369.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,802.17, 328,166.92 and 130,369.90 is: 179,910.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,802.17 : 328,166.92 = 130,369.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,802.17/328,166.92 = 130,369.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,802.17x = 328,166.92 × 130,369.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,802.17x = 42,783,087,397.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,783,087,397.37/237,802.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,910.42

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