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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,667.23, 330,741.96 and 132,237.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,667.23, 330,741.96 and 132,237.34 is: 182,488.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,667.23 : 330,741.96 = 132,237.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,667.23/330,741.96 = 132,237.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,667.23x = 330,741.96 × 132,237.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,667.23x = 43,736,437,016.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,736,437,016.79/239,667.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,488.18

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