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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,540.44, 330,504.96 and 175,767.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,540.44, 330,504.96 and 175,767.52 is: 242,514.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,540.44 : 330,504.96 = 175,767.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,540.44/330,504.96 = 175,767.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,540.44x = 330,504.96 × 175,767.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,540.44x = 58,092,037,166.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,092,037,166.90/239,540.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,514.53

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