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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,994.12, 329,815.68 and 137,028.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,994.12, 329,815.68 and 137,028.56 is: 189,101.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,994.12 : 329,815.68 = 137,028.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,994.12/329,815.68 = 137,028.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,994.12x = 329,815.68 × 137,028.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,994.12x = 45,194,167,695.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,194,167,695.82/238,994.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,101.59

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