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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,486.41, 359,278.22 and 89,723.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,486.41, 359,278.22 and 89,723.89 is: 134,604.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,486.41 : 359,278.22 = 89,723.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,486.41/359,278.22 = 89,723.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,486.41x = 359,278.22 × 89,723.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,486.41x = 32,235,839,490.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,235,839,490.68/239,486.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,604.04

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