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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,285.52, 358,984.68 and 134,177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,285.52, 358,984.68 and 134,177.04 is: 201,297.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,285.52 : 358,984.68 = 134,177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,285.52/358,984.68 = 134,177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,285.52x = 358,984.68 × 134,177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,285.52x = 48,167,501,767.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,167,501,767.75/239,285.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,297.19

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