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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,094.29, 328,569.19 and 130,666.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,094.29, 328,569.19 and 130,666.15 is: 180,318.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,094.29 : 328,569.19 = 130,666.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,094.29/328,569.19 = 130,666.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,094.29x = 328,569.19 × 130,666.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,094.29x = 42,932,871,065.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,932,871,065.92/238,094.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,318.78

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