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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,254.44, 330,170.85 and 131,824.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,254.44, 330,170.85 and 131,824.44 is: 181,917.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,254.44 : 330,170.85 = 131,824.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,254.44/330,170.85 = 131,824.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,254.44x = 330,170.85 × 131,824.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,254.44x = 43,524,587,405.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,524,587,405.57/239,254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,917.57

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