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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,797.05, 329,529.53 and 131,360.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,797.05, 329,529.53 and 131,360.27 is: 181,271.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,797.05 : 329,529.53 = 131,360.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,797.05/329,529.53 = 131,360.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,797.05x = 329,529.53 × 131,360.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,797.05x = 43,287,086,714.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,287,086,714.53/238,797.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,271.45

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