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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,248.56, 358,872.83 and 70,755.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,248.56, 358,872.83 and 70,755.77 is: 106,133.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,248.56 : 358,872.83 = 70,755.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,248.56/358,872.83 = 70,755.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,248.56x = 358,872.83 × 70,755.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,248.56x = 25,392,321,624.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,392,321,624.37/239,248.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,133.64

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