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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,807.94, 328,166.22 and 130,375.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,807.94, 328,166.22 and 130,375.62 is: 179,913.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,807.94 : 328,166.22 = 130,375.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,807.94/328,166.22 = 130,375.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,807.94x = 328,166.22 × 130,375.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,807.94x = 42,784,874,395.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,784,874,395.56/237,807.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,913.57

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