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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,994.04, 328,415.10 and 130,561.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,994.04, 328,415.10 and 130,561.58 is: 180,165.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,994.04 : 328,415.10 = 130,561.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,994.04/328,415.10 = 130,561.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,994.04x = 328,415.10 × 130,561.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,994.04x = 42,878,394,351.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,878,394,351.86/237,994.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,165.83

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