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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,479.83, 330,475.08 and 132,049.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,479.83, 330,475.08 and 132,049.83 is: 182,224.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,479.83 : 330,475.08 = 132,049.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,479.83/330,475.08 = 132,049.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,479.83x = 330,475.08 × 132,049.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,479.83x = 43,639,178,133.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,639,178,133.24/239,479.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,224.86

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