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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,404.48, 329,016.62 and 136,461.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,404.48, 329,016.62 and 136,461.90 is: 188,327.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,404.48 : 329,016.62 = 136,461.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,404.48/329,016.62 = 136,461.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,404.48x = 329,016.62 × 136,461.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,404.48x = 44,898,233,096.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,898,233,096.78/238,404.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,327.98

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