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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,060.04, 328,511.57 and 130,627.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,060.04, 328,511.57 and 130,627.71 is: 180,260.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,060.04 : 328,511.57 = 130,627.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,060.04/328,511.57 = 130,627.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,060.04x = 328,511.57 × 130,627.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,060.04x = 42,912,713,444.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,912,713,444.47/238,060.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,260.05

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