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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,071.39, 238,594.67 and 92,469.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,071.39, 238,594.67 and 92,469.03 is: 138,696.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,071.39 : 238,594.67 = 92,469.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,071.39/238,594.67 = 92,469.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,071.39x = 238,594.67 × 92,469.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,071.39x = 22,062,617,235.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,062,617,235.73/159,071.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,696.33

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