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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,381.47, 328,950.18 and 130,956.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,381.47, 328,950.18 and 130,956.03 is: 180,710.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,381.47 : 328,950.18 = 130,956.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,381.47/328,950.18 = 130,956.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,381.47x = 328,950.18 × 130,956.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,381.47x = 43,078,009,640.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,078,009,640.59/238,381.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,710.40

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