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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,105.52, 358,741.31 and 106,079.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,105.52, 358,741.31 and 106,079.19 is: 159,155.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,105.52 : 358,741.31 = 106,079.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,105.52/358,741.31 = 106,079.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,105.52x = 358,741.31 × 106,079.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,105.52x = 38,054,987,849.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,054,987,849.54/239,105.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,155.62

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