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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,178.43, 330,080.41 and 137,203.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,178.43, 330,080.41 and 137,203.14 is: 189,348.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,178.43 : 330,080.41 = 137,203.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,178.43/330,080.41 = 137,203.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,178.43x = 330,080.41 × 137,203.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,178.43x = 45,288,068,704.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,288,068,704.49/239,178.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,348.47

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