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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,802.42, 328,167.26 and 130,370.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,802.42, 328,167.26 and 130,370.15 is: 179,910.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,802.42 : 328,167.26 = 130,370.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,802.42/328,167.26 = 130,370.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,802.42x = 328,167.26 × 130,370.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,802.42x = 42,783,214,911.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,783,214,911.29/237,802.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,910.76

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