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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,095.82, 328,578.63 and 130,669.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,095.82, 328,578.63 and 130,669.68 is: 180,327.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,095.82 : 328,578.63 = 130,669.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,095.82/328,578.63 = 130,669.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,095.82x = 328,578.63 × 130,669.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,095.82x = 42,935,264,436.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,935,264,436.94/238,095.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,327.67

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