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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,223.97, 358,589.71 and 106,166.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,223.97, 358,589.71 and 106,166.89 is: 159,141.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,223.97 : 358,589.71 = 106,166.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,223.97/358,589.71 = 106,166.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,223.97x = 358,589.71 × 106,166.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,223.97x = 38,070,354,296.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,070,354,296.70/239,223.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,141.05

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