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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,172.48, 358,094.34 and 120,483.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,172.48, 358,094.34 and 120,483.96 is: 180,391.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,172.48 : 358,094.34 = 120,483.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,172.48/358,094.34 = 120,483.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,172.48x = 358,094.34 × 120,483.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,172.48x = 43,144,624,136.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,144,624,136.79/239,172.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,391.26

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