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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,297.22, 358,985.25 and 89,589.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,297.22, 358,985.25 and 89,589.78 is: 134,399.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,297.22 : 358,985.25 = 89,589.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,297.22/358,985.25 = 89,589.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,297.22x = 358,985.25 × 89,589.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,297.22x = 32,161,409,570.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,161,409,570.75/239,297.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,399.43

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