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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,443.13, 359,166.49 and 106,287.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,443.13, 359,166.49 and 106,287.59 is: 159,432.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,443.13 : 359,166.49 = 106,287.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,443.13/359,166.49 = 106,287.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,443.13x = 359,166.49 × 106,287.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,443.13x = 38,174,940,630.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,174,940,630.86/239,443.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,432.18

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