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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,966.66, 360,016.74 and 105,006.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,966.66, 360,016.74 and 105,006.68 is: 157,539.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,966.66 : 360,016.74 = 105,006.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,966.66/360,016.74 = 105,006.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,966.66x = 360,016.74 × 105,006.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,966.66x = 37,804,162,611.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,804,162,611.82/239,966.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,539.23

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