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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,067.91, 328,538.73 and 130,637.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,067.91, 328,538.73 and 130,637.00 is: 180,281.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,067.91 : 328,538.73 = 130,637.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,067.91/328,538.73 = 130,637.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,067.91x = 328,538.73 × 130,637.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,067.91x = 42,919,315,382.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,919,315,382.25/238,067.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,281.82

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