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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,929.92, 331,094.25 and 131,030.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,929.92, 331,094.25 and 131,030.64 is: 180,817.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,929.92 : 331,094.25 = 131,030.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,929.92/331,094.25 = 131,030.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,929.92x = 331,094.25 × 131,030.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,929.92x = 43,383,491,477.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,383,491,477.82/239,929.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,817.35

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