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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,941.91, 328,360.32 and 130,512.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,941.91, 328,360.32 and 130,512.84 is: 180,107.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,941.91 : 328,360.32 = 130,512.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,941.91/328,360.32 = 130,512.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,941.91x = 328,360.32 × 130,512.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,941.91x = 42,855,237,906.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,855,237,906.51/237,941.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,107.98

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