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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,772.65, 359,526.53 and 150,835.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,772.65, 359,526.53 and 150,835.86 is: 226,170.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,772.65 : 359,526.53 = 150,835.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,772.65/359,526.53 = 150,835.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,772.65x = 359,526.53 × 150,835.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,772.65x = 54,229,492,591.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,229,492,591.19/239,772.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,170.47

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