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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,110.59, 329,959.98 and 137,130.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,110.59, 329,959.98 and 137,130.78 is: 189,233.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,110.59 : 329,959.98 = 137,130.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,110.59/329,959.98 = 137,130.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,110.59x = 329,959.98 × 137,130.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,110.59x = 45,247,669,426.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,247,669,426.18/239,110.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,233.23

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