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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,466.36, 359,186.58 and 73,254.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,466.36, 359,186.58 and 73,254.36 is: 109,877.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,466.36 : 359,186.58 = 73,254.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,466.36/359,186.58 = 73,254.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,466.36x = 359,186.58 × 73,254.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,466.36x = 26,311,983,038.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,311,983,038.49/239,466.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,877.58

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