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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,338.52, 330,300.15 and 137,363.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,338.52, 330,300.15 and 137,363.17 is: 189,568.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,338.52 : 330,300.15 = 137,363.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,338.52/330,300.15 = 137,363.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,338.52x = 330,300.15 × 137,363.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,338.52x = 45,371,074,003.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,371,074,003.97/239,338.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,568.62

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