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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,475.83, 330,302.95 and 162,858.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,475.83, 330,302.95 and 162,858.74 is: 224,626.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,475.83 : 330,302.95 = 162,858.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,475.83/330,302.95 = 162,858.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,475.83x = 330,302.95 × 162,858.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,475.83x = 53,792,720,196.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,792,720,196.62/239,475.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,626.93

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