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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,222.97, 358,588.22 and 106,165.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,222.97, 358,588.22 and 106,165.89 is: 159,139.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,222.97 : 358,588.22 = 106,165.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,222.97/358,588.22 = 106,165.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,222.97x = 358,588.22 × 106,165.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,222.97x = 38,069,836,988.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,069,836,988.99/239,222.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,139.55

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