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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,960.56, 330,945.18 and 179,674.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,960.56, 330,945.18 and 179,674.69 is: 247,801.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,960.56 : 330,945.18 = 179,674.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,960.56/330,945.18 = 179,674.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,960.56x = 330,945.18 × 179,674.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,960.56x = 59,462,472,623.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,462,472,623.49/239,960.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,801.02

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