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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,107.96, 328,588.72 and 130,678.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,107.96, 328,588.72 and 130,678.27 is: 180,335.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,107.96 : 328,588.72 = 130,678.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,107.96/328,588.72 = 130,678.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,107.96x = 328,588.72 × 130,678.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,107.96x = 42,939,404,322.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,939,404,322.95/238,107.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,335.86

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