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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,385.67, 358,968.14 and 70,845.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,385.67, 358,968.14 and 70,845.73 is: 106,235.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,385.67 : 358,968.14 = 70,845.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,385.67/358,968.14 = 70,845.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,385.67x = 358,968.14 × 70,845.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,385.67x = 25,431,357,775.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,431,357,775.97/239,385.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,235.93

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