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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,399.14, 328,990.94 and 130,976.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,399.14, 328,990.94 and 130,976.09 is: 180,747.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,399.14 : 328,990.94 = 130,976.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,399.14/328,990.94 = 130,976.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,399.14x = 328,990.94 × 130,976.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,399.14x = 43,089,946,760.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,089,946,760.04/238,399.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,747.08

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