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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,344.98, 359,050.26 and 106,222.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,344.98, 359,050.26 and 106,222.29 is: 159,347.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,344.98 : 359,050.26 = 106,222.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,344.98/359,050.26 = 106,222.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,344.98x = 359,050.26 × 106,222.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,344.98x = 38,139,140,842.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,139,140,842.30/239,344.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,347.99

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