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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,472.63, 359,245.87 and 81,664.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,472.63, 359,245.87 and 81,664.18 is: 122,508.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,472.63 : 359,245.87 = 81,664.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,472.63/359,245.87 = 81,664.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,472.63x = 359,245.87 × 81,664.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,472.63x = 29,337,518,289.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,337,518,289.66/239,472.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,508.86

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