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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,675.14, 330,871.52 and 149,060.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,675.14, 330,871.52 and 149,060.30 is: 205,777.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,675.14 : 330,871.52 = 149,060.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,675.14/330,871.52 = 149,060.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,675.14x = 330,871.52 × 149,060.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,675.14x = 49,319,808,032.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,319,808,032.66/239,675.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,777.74

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