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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,547.88, 330,591.18 and 137,605.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,547.88, 330,591.18 and 137,605.24 is: 189,903.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,547.88 : 330,591.18 = 137,605.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,547.88/330,591.18 = 137,605.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,547.88x = 330,591.18 × 137,605.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,547.88x = 45,491,078,665.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,491,078,665.78/239,547.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,903.91

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