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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,150.94, 328,659.93 and 130,719.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,150.94, 328,659.93 and 130,719.83 is: 180,399.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,150.94 : 328,659.93 = 130,719.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,150.94/328,659.93 = 130,719.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,150.94x = 328,659.93 × 130,719.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,150.94x = 42,962,368,534.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,962,368,534.11/238,150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,399.75

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