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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,295.12, 328,765.02 and 152,304.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,295.12, 328,765.02 and 152,304.42 is: 210,127.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,295.12 : 328,765.02 = 152,304.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,295.12/328,765.02 = 152,304.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,295.12x = 328,765.02 × 152,304.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,295.12x = 50,072,365,687.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,072,365,687.39/238,295.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,127.53

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