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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,276.59, 328,823.97 and 130,848.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,276.59, 328,823.97 and 130,848.87 is: 180,572.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,276.59 : 328,823.97 = 130,848.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,276.59/328,823.97 = 130,848.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,276.59x = 328,823.97 × 130,848.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,276.59x = 43,026,244,903.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,026,244,903.41/238,276.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,572.69

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