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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,435.16, 359,292.68 and 132,908.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,435.16, 359,292.68 and 132,908.82 is: 199,440.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,435.16 : 359,292.68 = 132,908.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,435.16/359,292.68 = 132,908.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,435.16x = 359,292.68 × 132,908.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,435.16x = 47,753,166,133.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,753,166,133.44/239,435.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,440.91

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