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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,055.54, 328,512.15 and 130,624.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,055.54, 328,512.15 and 130,624.63 is: 180,259.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,055.54 : 328,512.15 = 130,624.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,055.54/328,512.15 = 130,624.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,055.54x = 328,512.15 × 130,624.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,055.54x = 42,911,777,222.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,911,777,222.97/238,055.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,259.52

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