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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,440.14, 329,046.39 and 131,009.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,440.14, 329,046.39 and 131,009.84 is: 180,793.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,440.14 : 329,046.39 = 131,009.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,440.14/329,046.39 = 131,009.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,440.14x = 329,046.39 × 131,009.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,440.14x = 43,108,314,906.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,108,314,906.48/238,440.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,793.03

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