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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,051.44, 329,845.93 and 148,429.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,051.44, 329,845.93 and 148,429.45 is: 204,804.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,051.44 : 329,845.93 = 148,429.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,051.44/329,845.93 = 148,429.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,051.44x = 329,845.93 × 148,429.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,051.44x = 48,958,849,974.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,958,849,974.64/239,051.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,804.66

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