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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,927.84, 328,349.61 and 130,502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,927.84, 328,349.61 and 130,502.40 is: 180,098.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,927.84 : 328,349.61 = 130,502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,927.84/328,349.61 = 130,502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,927.84x = 328,349.61 × 130,502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,927.84x = 42,850,412,144.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,850,412,144.06/237,927.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,098.35

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