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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,525.70, 359,306.77 and 139,695.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,525.70, 359,306.77 and 139,695.83 is: 209,554.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,525.70 : 359,306.77 = 139,695.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,525.70/359,306.77 = 139,695.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,525.70x = 359,306.77 × 139,695.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,525.70x = 50,193,657,459.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,193,657,459.77/239,525.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,554.37

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