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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,949.76, 331,130.66 and 139,354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,949.76, 331,130.66 and 139,354.24 is: 192,308.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,949.76 : 331,130.66 = 139,354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,949.76/331,130.66 = 139,354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,949.76x = 331,130.66 × 139,354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,949.76x = 46,144,461,465.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,144,461,465.00/239,949.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,308.85

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