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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,082.65, 328,559.45 and 130,659.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,082.65, 328,559.45 and 130,659.49 is: 180,313.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,082.65 : 328,559.45 = 130,659.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,082.65/328,559.45 = 130,659.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,082.65x = 328,559.45 × 130,659.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,082.65x = 42,929,410,171.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,929,410,171.68/238,082.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,313.06

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