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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,881.16, 328,283.60 and 130,450.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,881.16, 328,283.60 and 130,450.94 is: 180,026.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,881.16 : 328,283.60 = 130,450.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,881.16/328,283.60 = 130,450.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,881.16x = 328,283.60 × 130,450.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,881.16x = 42,824,904,206.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,824,904,206.58/237,881.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,026.46

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