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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,196.19, 328,691.22 and 130,762.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,196.19, 328,691.22 and 130,762.55 is: 180,441.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,196.19 : 328,691.22 = 130,762.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,196.19/328,691.22 = 130,762.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,196.19x = 328,691.22 × 130,762.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,196.19x = 42,980,502,421.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,980,502,421.18/238,196.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,441.60

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