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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,221.09, 328,745.76 and 130,798.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,221.09, 328,745.76 and 130,798.08 is: 180,501.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,221.09 : 328,745.76 = 130,798.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,221.09/328,745.76 = 130,798.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,221.09x = 328,745.76 × 130,798.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,221.09x = 42,999,314,650.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,999,314,650.25/238,221.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,501.71

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