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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,802.65, 328,167.56 and 130,370.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,802.65, 328,167.56 and 130,370.37 is: 179,911.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,802.65 : 328,167.56 = 130,370.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,802.65/328,167.56 = 130,370.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,802.65x = 328,167.56 × 130,370.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,802.65x = 42,783,325,567.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,783,325,567.35/237,802.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,911.05

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