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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,527.91, 329,169.23 and 131,108.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,527.91, 329,169.23 and 131,108.95 is: 180,930.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,527.91 : 329,169.23 = 131,108.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,527.91/329,169.23 = 131,108.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,527.91x = 329,169.23 × 131,108.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,527.91x = 43,157,032,117.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,157,032,117.61/238,527.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,930.74

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