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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,470.36, 359,205.54 and 106,319.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,470.36, 359,205.54 and 106,319.32 is: 159,478.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,470.36 : 359,205.54 = 106,319.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,470.36/359,205.54 = 106,319.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,470.36x = 359,205.54 × 106,319.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,470.36x = 38,190,488,753.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,190,488,753.03/239,470.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,478.98

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