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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,776.87, 359,664.70 and 225,161.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,776.87, 359,664.70 and 225,161.64 is: 337,741.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,776.87 : 359,664.70 = 225,161.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,776.87/359,664.70 = 225,161.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,776.87x = 359,664.70 × 225,161.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,776.87x = 80,982,693,702.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,982,693,702.11/239,776.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,741.89

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