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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,855.21, 359,717.13 and 90,083.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,855.21, 359,717.13 and 90,083.91 is: 135,101.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,855.21 : 359,717.13 = 90,083.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,855.21/359,717.13 = 90,083.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,855.21x = 359,717.13 × 90,083.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,855.21x = 32,404,725,564.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,404,725,564.38/239,855.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,101.20

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