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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,246.67, 219,767.63 and 98,836.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,246.67, 219,767.63 and 98,836.77 is: 136,399.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,246.67 : 219,767.63 = 98,836.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,246.67/219,767.63 = 98,836.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,246.67x = 219,767.63 × 98,836.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,246.67x = 21,721,122,699.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,721,122,699.76/159,246.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,399.23

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