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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,069.20, 238,603.79 and 64,341.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,069.20, 238,603.79 and 64,341.32 is: 96,511.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,069.20 : 238,603.79 = 64,341.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,069.20/238,603.79 = 64,341.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,069.20x = 238,603.79 × 64,341.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,069.20x = 15,352,081,773.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,352,081,773.44/159,069.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,511.97

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