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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,076.73, 328,550.90 and 130,645.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,076.73, 328,550.90 and 130,645.82 is: 180,293.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,076.73 : 328,550.90 = 130,645.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,076.73/328,550.90 = 130,645.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,076.73x = 328,550.90 × 130,645.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,076.73x = 42,923,799,446.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,923,799,446.25/238,076.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,293.97

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