Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,904, 359,856 and 64,800
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 239,904, 359,856 and 64,800 is: 97,200
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
239,904 : 359,856 = 64,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
239,904/359,856 = 64,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
239,904x = 359,856 × 64,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
239,904x = 23,318,668,800 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,318,668,800/239,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,200
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