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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,207.64, 358,686.92 and 89,324.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,207.64, 358,686.92 and 89,324.69 is: 133,940.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,207.64 : 358,686.92 = 89,324.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,207.64/358,686.92 = 89,324.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,207.64x = 358,686.92 × 89,324.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,207.64x = 32,039,595,696.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,039,595,696.00/239,207.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,940.52

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