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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,281.60, 508,922.40 and 239,230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,281.60, 508,922.40 and 239,230.40 is: 358,845.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,281.60 : 508,922.40 = 239,230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,281.60/508,922.40 = 239,230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,281.60x = 508,922.40 × 239,230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,281.60x = 121,749,709,320.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,749,709,320.96/339,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,845.60

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