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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,312.10, 990,468.15 and 239,533.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,312.10, 990,468.15 and 239,533.30 is: 359,299.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,312.10 : 990,468.15 = 239,533.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,312.10/990,468.15 = 239,533.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,312.10x = 990,468.15 × 239,533.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,312.10x = 237,250,104,514.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,250,104,514.40/660,312.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,299.95

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