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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,149.55, 330,041.33 and 131,719.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,149.55, 330,041.33 and 131,719.55 is: 181,781.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,149.55 : 330,041.33 = 131,719.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,149.55/330,041.33 = 131,719.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,149.55x = 330,041.33 × 131,719.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,149.55x = 43,472,893,160.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,472,893,160.20/239,149.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,781.21

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