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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,699.72, 359,204.38 and 164,904.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,699.72, 359,204.38 and 164,904.32 is: 247,119.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,699.72 : 359,204.38 = 164,904.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,699.72/359,204.38 = 164,904.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,699.72x = 359,204.38 × 164,904.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,699.72x = 59,234,354,024.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,234,354,024.92/239,699.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,119.00

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