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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,963.23, 360,019.13 and 144,007.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,963.23, 360,019.13 and 144,007.59 is: 216,055.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,963.23 : 360,019.13 = 144,007.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,963.23/360,019.13 = 144,007.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,963.23x = 360,019.13 × 144,007.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,963.23x = 51,845,488,435.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,845,488,435.26/239,963.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,055.97

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