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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,849.79, 359,698.14 and 97,694.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,849.79, 359,698.14 and 97,694.79 is: 146,511.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,849.79 : 359,698.14 = 97,694.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,849.79/359,698.14 = 97,694.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,849.79x = 359,698.14 × 97,694.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,849.79x = 35,140,634,250.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,140,634,250.69/239,849.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,511.01

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