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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,099.59, 328,583.82 and 130,673.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,099.59, 328,583.82 and 130,673.43 is: 180,332.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,099.59 : 328,583.82 = 130,673.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,099.59/328,583.82 = 130,673.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,099.59x = 328,583.82 × 130,673.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,099.59x = 42,937,174,801.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,937,174,801.90/238,099.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,332.84

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