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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,316.63, 358,636.56 and 132,747.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,316.63, 358,636.56 and 132,747.61 is: 198,933.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,316.63 : 358,636.56 = 132,747.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,316.63/358,636.56 = 132,747.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,316.63x = 358,636.56 × 132,747.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,316.63x = 47,608,146,223.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,608,146,223.38/239,316.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,933.72

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