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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,805.93, 328,163.47 and 130,373.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,805.93, 328,163.47 and 130,373.61 is: 179,910.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,805.93 : 328,163.47 = 130,373.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,805.93/328,163.47 = 130,373.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,805.93x = 328,163.47 × 130,373.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,805.93x = 42,783,856,254.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,783,856,254.03/237,805.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,910.80

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