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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,411.20, 358,425.60 and 146,099.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,411.20, 358,425.60 and 146,099.20 is: 218,727.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,411.20 : 358,425.60 = 146,099.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,411.20/358,425.60 = 146,099.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,411.20x = 358,425.60 × 146,099.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,411.20x = 52,365,693,419.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,365,693,419.52/239,411.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,727.00

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