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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,273.14, 238,909.46 and 109,201.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,273.14, 238,909.46 and 109,201.43 is: 163,801.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,273.14 : 238,909.46 = 109,201.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,273.14/238,909.46 = 109,201.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,273.14x = 238,909.46 × 109,201.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,273.14x = 26,089,254,723.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,089,254,723.79/159,273.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,801.98

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