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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,232.96, 358,882.32 and 106,110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,232.96, 358,882.32 and 106,110.24 is: 159,179.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,232.96 : 358,882.32 = 106,110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,232.96/358,882.32 = 106,110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,232.96x = 358,882.32 × 106,110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,232.96x = 38,081,089,106.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,081,089,106.96/239,232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,179.94

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