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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,148.29, 358,727.85 and 89,306.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,148.29, 358,727.85 and 89,306.84 is: 133,962.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,148.29 : 358,727.85 = 89,306.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,148.29/358,727.85 = 89,306.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,148.29x = 358,727.85 × 89,306.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,148.29x = 32,036,848,909.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,036,848,909.85/239,148.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,962.28

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