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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,481.83, 330,477.84 and 132,051.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,481.83, 330,477.84 and 132,051.83 is: 182,227.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,481.83 : 330,477.84 = 132,051.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,481.83/330,477.84 = 132,051.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,481.83x = 330,477.84 × 132,051.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,481.83x = 43,640,203,546.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,640,203,546.45/239,481.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,227.62

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