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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,962.84, 331,168.30 and 138,021.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,962.84, 331,168.30 and 138,021.30 is: 190,480.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,962.84 : 331,168.30 = 138,021.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,962.84/331,168.30 = 138,021.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,962.84x = 331,168.30 × 138,021.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,962.84x = 45,708,278,939.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,708,278,939.74/239,962.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,480.66

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