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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,344.48, 359,049.52 and 106,221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,344.48, 359,049.52 and 106,221.76 is: 159,347.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,344.48 : 359,049.52 = 106,221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,344.48/359,049.52 = 106,221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,344.48x = 359,049.52 × 106,221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,344.48x = 38,138,871,941.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,138,871,941.56/239,344.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,347.20

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