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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,267.28, 329,967.00 and 174,634.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,267.28, 329,967.00 and 174,634.21 is: 240,833.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,267.28 : 329,967.00 = 174,634.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,267.28/329,967.00 = 174,634.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,267.28x = 329,967.00 × 174,634.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,267.28x = 57,623,527,561.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,623,527,561.47/239,267.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,833.29

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