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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,295.61, 328,765.72 and 152,304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,295.61, 328,765.72 and 152,304.92 is: 210,128.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,295.61 : 328,765.72 = 152,304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,295.61/328,765.72 = 152,304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,295.61x = 328,765.72 × 152,304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,295.61x = 50,072,636,683.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,072,636,683.34/238,295.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,128.24

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