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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,803.16, 329,545.98 and 131,373.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,803.16, 329,545.98 and 131,373.30 is: 181,293.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,803.16 : 329,545.98 = 131,373.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,803.16/329,545.98 = 131,373.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,803.16x = 329,545.98 × 131,373.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,803.16x = 43,293,542,894.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,293,542,894.33/238,803.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,293.84

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