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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,741.19, 359,683.34 and 71,267.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,741.19, 359,683.34 and 71,267.13 is: 106,921.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,741.19 : 359,683.34 = 71,267.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,741.19/359,683.34 = 71,267.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,741.19x = 359,683.34 × 71,267.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,741.19x = 25,633,599,350.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,633,599,350.61/239,741.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,921.97

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