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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,648.22, 329,325.68 and 131,211.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,648.22, 329,325.68 and 131,211.86 is: 181,067.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,648.22 : 329,325.68 = 131,211.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,648.22/329,325.68 = 131,211.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,648.22x = 329,325.68 × 131,211.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,648.22x = 43,211,435,018.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,211,435,018.56/238,648.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,067.49

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