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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,082.92, 328,558.43 and 130,662.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,082.92, 328,558.43 and 130,662.94 is: 180,317.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,082.92 : 328,558.43 = 130,662.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,082.92/328,558.43 = 130,662.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,082.92x = 328,558.43 × 130,662.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,082.92x = 42,930,410,425.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,930,410,425.58/238,082.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,317.05

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