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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,294.16, 328,854.36 and 130,867.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,294.16, 328,854.36 and 130,867.12 is: 180,601.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,294.16 : 328,854.36 = 130,867.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,294.16/328,854.36 = 130,867.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,294.16x = 328,854.36 × 130,867.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,294.16x = 43,036,222,992.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,036,222,992.64/238,294.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,601.25

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