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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,003.52, 358,726.82 and 120,757.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,003.52, 358,726.82 and 120,757.97 is: 181,248.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,003.52 : 358,726.82 = 120,757.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,003.52/358,726.82 = 120,757.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,003.52x = 358,726.82 × 120,757.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,003.52x = 43,319,120,170.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,319,120,170.33/239,003.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,248.88

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