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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,273.82, 358,973.03 and 89,525.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,273.82, 358,973.03 and 89,525.82 is: 134,312.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,273.82 : 358,973.03 = 89,525.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,273.82/358,973.03 = 89,525.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,273.82x = 358,973.03 × 89,525.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,273.82x = 32,137,352,626.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,137,352,626.14/239,273.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,312.03

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