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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,667.39, 359,501.09 and 81,897.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,667.39, 359,501.09 and 81,897.21 is: 122,845.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,667.39 : 359,501.09 = 81,897.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,667.39/359,501.09 = 81,897.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,667.39x = 359,501.09 × 81,897.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,667.39x = 29,442,135,853.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,442,135,853.47/239,667.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,845.82

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