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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,151.24, 330,043.67 and 131,721.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,151.24, 330,043.67 and 131,721.24 is: 181,783.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,151.24 : 330,043.67 = 131,721.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,151.24/330,043.67 = 131,721.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,151.24x = 330,043.67 × 131,721.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,151.24x = 43,473,760,807.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,473,760,807.94/239,151.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,783.55

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