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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,238.81, 358,858.59 and 224,624.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,238.81, 358,858.59 and 224,624.16 is: 336,936.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,238.81 : 358,858.59 = 224,624.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,238.81/358,858.59 = 224,624.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,238.81x = 358,858.59 × 224,624.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,238.81x = 80,608,309,337.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,608,309,337.53/239,238.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,936.59

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