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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,570.22, 359,342.97 and 71,091.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,570.22, 359,342.97 and 71,091.98 is: 106,634.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,570.22 : 359,342.97 = 71,091.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,570.22/359,342.97 = 71,091.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,570.22x = 359,342.97 × 71,091.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,570.22x = 25,546,401,439.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,546,401,439.67/239,570.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,634.29

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