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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,659.94, 330,740.72 and 132,236.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,659.94, 330,740.72 and 132,236.93 is: 182,492.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,659.94 : 330,740.72 = 132,236.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,659.94/330,740.72 = 132,236.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,659.94x = 330,740.72 × 132,236.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,659.94x = 43,736,137,438.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,736,137,438.79/239,659.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,492.48

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