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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,146.66, 238,571.66 and 109,250.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,146.66, 238,571.66 and 109,250.26 is: 163,773.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,146.66 : 238,571.66 = 109,250.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,146.66/238,571.66 = 109,250.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,146.66x = 238,571.66 × 109,250.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,146.66x = 26,064,015,560.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,064,015,560.33/159,146.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,773.56

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