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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,075.27, 328,547.89 and 130,655.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,075.27, 328,547.89 and 130,655.30 is: 180,306.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,075.27 : 328,547.89 = 130,655.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,075.27/328,547.89 = 130,655.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,075.27x = 328,547.89 × 130,655.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,075.27x = 42,926,521,489.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,926,521,489.58/238,075.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,306.51

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