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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,626.74, 330,742.44 and 144,114.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,626.74, 330,742.44 and 144,114.96 is: 198,913.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,626.74 : 330,742.44 = 144,114.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,626.74/330,742.44 = 144,114.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,626.74x = 330,742.44 × 144,114.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,626.74x = 47,664,933,510.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,664,933,510.90/239,626.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,913.25

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