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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,239.81, 358,860.09 and 224,625.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,239.81, 358,860.09 and 224,625.16 is: 336,938.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,239.81 : 358,860.09 = 224,625.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,239.81/358,860.09 = 224,625.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,239.81x = 358,860.09 × 224,625.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,239.81x = 80,609,005,133.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,609,005,133.86/239,239.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,938.09

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