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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,144.07, 328,643.06 and 130,724.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,144.07, 328,643.06 and 130,724.09 is: 180,401.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,144.07 : 328,643.06 = 130,724.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,144.07/328,643.06 = 130,724.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,144.07x = 328,643.06 × 130,724.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,144.07x = 42,961,564,953.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,961,564,953.32/238,144.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,401.57

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