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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,230.02, 328,758.06 and 130,807.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,230.02, 328,758.06 and 130,807.02 is: 180,514.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,230.02 : 328,758.06 = 130,807.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,230.02/328,758.06 = 130,807.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,230.02x = 328,758.06 × 130,807.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,230.02x = 43,003,862,129.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,003,862,129.58/238,230.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,514.03

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