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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,348.62, 328,922.51 and 130,915.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,348.62, 328,922.51 and 130,915.89 is: 180,664.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,348.62 : 328,922.51 = 130,915.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,348.62/328,922.51 = 130,915.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,348.62x = 328,922.51 × 130,915.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,348.62x = 43,061,182,483.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,061,182,483.10/238,348.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,664.70

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