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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,074.15, 328,541.37 and 130,645.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,074.15, 328,541.37 and 130,645.98 is: 180,290.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,074.15 : 328,541.37 = 130,645.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,074.15/328,541.37 = 130,645.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,074.15x = 328,541.37 × 130,645.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,074.15x = 42,922,608,764.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,922,608,764.27/238,074.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,290.92

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