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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,807.93, 328,166.24 and 130,375.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,807.93, 328,166.24 and 130,375.61 is: 179,913.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,807.93 : 328,166.24 = 130,375.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,807.93/328,166.24 = 130,375.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,807.93x = 328,166.24 × 130,375.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,807.93x = 42,784,871,428.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,784,871,428.70/237,807.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,913.56

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