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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,344.40, 359,016.60 and 164,694.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,344.40, 359,016.60 and 164,694.80 is: 247,042.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,344.40 : 359,016.60 = 164,694.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,344.40/359,016.60 = 164,694.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,344.40x = 359,016.60 × 164,694.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,344.40x = 59,128,167,133.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,128,167,133.68/239,344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,042.20

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