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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,224.14, 328,749.95 and 130,801.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,224.14, 328,749.95 and 130,801.13 is: 180,505.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,224.14 : 328,749.95 = 130,801.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,224.14/328,749.95 = 130,801.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,224.14x = 328,749.95 × 130,801.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,224.14x = 43,000,864,947.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,000,864,947.44/238,224.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,505.91

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