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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,903.24, 328,315.92 and 130,477.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,903.24, 328,315.92 and 130,477.14 is: 180,063.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,903.24 : 328,315.92 = 130,477.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,903.24/328,315.92 = 130,477.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,903.24x = 328,315.92 × 130,477.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,903.24x = 42,837,722,258.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,837,722,258.07/237,903.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,063.64

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