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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,478.54, 329,096.66 and 131,046.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,478.54, 329,096.66 and 131,046.26 is: 180,841.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,478.54 : 329,096.66 = 131,046.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,478.54/329,096.66 = 131,046.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,478.54x = 329,096.66 × 131,046.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,478.54x = 43,126,884,170.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,126,884,170.78/238,478.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,841.79

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