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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,795.95, 329,526.50 and 131,363.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,795.95, 329,526.50 and 131,363.22 is: 181,274.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,795.95 : 329,526.50 = 131,363.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,795.95/329,526.50 = 131,363.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,795.95x = 329,526.50 × 131,363.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,795.95x = 43,287,662,115.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,287,662,115.33/238,795.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,274.69

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