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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,055.23, 329,908.34 and 135,696.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,055.23, 329,908.34 and 135,696.70 is: 187,268.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,055.23 : 329,908.34 = 135,696.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,055.23/329,908.34 = 135,696.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,055.23x = 329,908.34 × 135,696.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,055.23x = 44,767,473,792.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,767,473,792.11/239,055.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,268.33

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