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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,927.34, 328,348.92 and 130,501.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,927.34, 328,348.92 and 130,501.90 is: 180,097.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,927.34 : 328,348.92 = 130,501.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,927.34/328,348.92 = 130,501.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,927.34x = 328,348.92 × 130,501.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,927.34x = 42,850,157,922.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,850,157,922.95/237,927.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,097.66

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