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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,094.82, 328,577.25 and 130,668.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,094.82, 328,577.25 and 130,668.68 is: 180,326.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,094.82 : 328,577.25 = 130,668.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,094.82/328,577.25 = 130,668.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,094.82x = 328,577.25 × 130,668.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,094.82x = 42,934,753,892.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,934,753,892.64/238,094.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,326.28

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