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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,794.15, 329,453.13 and 148,117.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,794.15, 329,453.13 and 148,117.48 is: 204,350.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,794.15 : 329,453.13 = 148,117.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,794.15/329,453.13 = 148,117.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,794.15x = 329,453.13 × 148,117.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,794.15x = 48,797,767,393.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,797,767,393.71/238,794.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,350.77

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