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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,664.76, 330,736.44 and 132,241.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,664.76, 330,736.44 and 132,241.48 is: 182,492.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,664.76 : 330,736.44 = 132,241.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,664.76/330,736.44 = 132,241.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,664.76x = 330,736.44 × 132,241.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,664.76x = 43,737,076,315.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,737,076,315.53/239,664.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,492.73

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