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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,273.32, 358,972.28 and 89,525.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,273.32, 358,972.28 and 89,525.32 is: 134,311.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,273.32 : 358,972.28 = 89,525.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,273.32/358,972.28 = 89,525.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,273.32x = 358,972.28 × 89,525.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,273.32x = 32,137,108,238.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,137,108,238.13/239,273.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,311.29

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