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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,108.84, 238,767.10 and 59,348.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,108.84, 238,767.10 and 59,348.84 is: 89,061.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,108.84 : 238,767.10 = 59,348.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,108.84/238,767.10 = 59,348.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,108.84x = 238,767.10 × 59,348.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,108.84x = 14,170,548,924.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,170,548,924.58/159,108.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,061.98

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