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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,249.04, 328,787.52 and 130,829

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,249.04, 328,787.52 and 130,829 is: 180,546.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,249.04 : 328,787.52 = 130,829 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,249.04/328,787.52 = 130,829/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,249.04x = 328,787.52 × 130,829
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,249.04x = 43,014,942,454.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,014,942,454.08/238,249.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,546.13

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