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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,946.41, 328,360.41 and 130,515.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,946.41, 328,360.41 and 130,515.48 is: 180,108.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,946.41 : 328,360.41 = 130,515.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,946.41/328,360.41 = 130,515.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,946.41x = 328,360.41 × 130,515.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,946.41x = 42,856,116,524.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,856,116,524.15/237,946.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,108.27

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