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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,697.72, 359,201.39 and 164,902.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,697.72, 359,201.39 and 164,902.32 is: 247,116.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,697.72 : 359,201.39 = 164,902.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,697.72/359,201.39 = 164,902.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,697.72x = 359,201.39 × 164,902.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,697.72x = 59,233,141,733.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,233,141,733.71/239,697.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,116.00

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