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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,151.95, 330,044.66 and 131,721.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,151.95, 330,044.66 and 131,721.93 is: 181,784.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,151.95 : 330,044.66 = 131,721.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,151.95/330,044.66 = 131,721.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,151.95x = 330,044.66 × 131,721.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,151.95x = 43,474,118,942.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,474,118,942.78/239,151.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,784.51

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