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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,733.72, 330,956.91 and 175,130.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,733.72, 330,956.91 and 175,130.43 is: 241,770.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,733.72 : 330,956.91 = 175,130.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,733.72/330,956.91 = 175,130.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,733.72x = 330,956.91 × 175,130.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,733.72x = 57,960,625,959.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,960,625,959.77/239,733.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,770.85

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