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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,456.71, 329,069.93 and 131,026.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,456.71, 329,069.93 and 131,026.55 is: 180,816.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,456.71 : 329,069.93 = 131,026.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,456.71/329,069.93 = 131,026.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,456.71x = 329,069.93 × 131,026.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,456.71x = 43,116,895,336.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,116,895,336.16/238,456.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,816.45

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