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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,254.76, 358,882.09 and 70,761.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,254.76, 358,882.09 and 70,761.95 is: 106,142.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,254.76 : 358,882.09 = 70,761.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,254.76/358,882.09 = 70,761.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,254.76x = 358,882.09 × 70,761.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,254.76x = 25,395,198,299.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,395,198,299.72/239,254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,142.92

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