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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,432.64, 359,148.96 and 73,220.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,432.64, 359,148.96 and 73,220.64 is: 109,830.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,432.64 : 359,148.96 = 73,220.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,432.64/359,148.96 = 73,220.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,432.64x = 359,148.96 × 73,220.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,432.64x = 26,297,116,706.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,297,116,706.53/239,432.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,830.96

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