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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,992.04, 328,433.40 and 130,555.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,992.04, 328,433.40 and 130,555.53 is: 180,169.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,992.04 : 328,433.40 = 130,555.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,992.04/328,433.40 = 130,555.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,992.04x = 328,433.40 × 130,555.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,992.04x = 42,878,796,606.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,878,796,606.70/237,992.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,169.04

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