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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,054.86, 328,514.79 and 130,626.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,054.86, 328,514.79 and 130,626.69 is: 180,264.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,054.86 : 328,514.79 = 130,626.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,054.86/328,514.79 = 130,626.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,054.86x = 328,514.79 × 130,626.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,054.86x = 42,912,799,633.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,912,799,633.75/238,054.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,264.33

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