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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,093.76, 328,573.35 and 130,673.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,093.76, 328,573.35 and 130,673.81 is: 180,332.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,093.76 : 328,573.35 = 130,673.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,093.76/328,573.35 = 130,673.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,093.76x = 328,573.35 × 130,673.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,093.76x = 42,935,929,866.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,935,929,866.10/238,093.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,332.03

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