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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,277.04, 330,217.02 and 131,847.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,277.04, 330,217.02 and 131,847.04 is: 181,957.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,277.04 : 330,217.02 = 131,847.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,277.04/330,217.02 = 131,847.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,277.04x = 330,217.02 × 131,847.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,277.04x = 43,538,137,057.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,538,137,057.39/239,277.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,957.02

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