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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,327.52, 330,265.46 and 131,897.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,327.52, 330,265.46 and 131,897.52 is: 182,014.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,327.52 : 330,265.46 = 131,897.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,327.52/330,265.46 = 131,897.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,327.52x = 330,265.46 × 131,897.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,327.52x = 43,561,195,115.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,561,195,115.66/239,327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,014.99

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