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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,296.73, 330,228.80 and 131,866.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,296.73, 330,228.80 and 131,866.73 is: 181,975.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,296.73 : 330,228.80 = 131,866.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,296.73/330,228.80 = 131,866.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,296.73x = 330,228.80 × 131,866.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,296.73x = 43,546,191,430.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,546,191,430.20/239,296.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,975.71

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