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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,332.30, 328,901.27 and 130,904.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,332.30, 328,901.27 and 130,904.83 is: 180,650.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,332.30 : 328,901.27 = 130,904.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,332.30/328,901.27 = 130,904.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,332.30x = 328,901.27 × 130,904.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,332.30x = 43,054,764,836.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,054,764,836.13/238,332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,650.15

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