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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,194.69, 238,807.55 and 59,331.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,194.69, 238,807.55 and 59,331.49 is: 89,003.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,194.69 : 238,807.55 = 59,331.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,194.69/238,807.55 = 59,331.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,194.69x = 238,807.55 × 59,331.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,194.69x = 14,168,807,764.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,168,807,764.75/159,194.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,003.02

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