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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,182.52, 330,086.92 and 131,752.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,182.52, 330,086.92 and 131,752.48 is: 181,826.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,182.52 : 330,086.92 = 131,752.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,182.52/330,086.92 = 131,752.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,182.52x = 330,086.92 × 131,752.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,182.52x = 43,489,770,325.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,489,770,325.56/239,182.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,826.71

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