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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,289.32, 358,996.24 and 89,541.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,289.32, 358,996.24 and 89,541.32 is: 134,335.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,289.32 : 358,996.24 = 89,541.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,289.32/358,996.24 = 89,541.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,289.32x = 358,996.24 × 89,541.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,289.32x = 32,144,997,204.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,144,997,204.64/239,289.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,335.28

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