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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,276.65, 238,914.68 and 109,204.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,276.65, 238,914.68 and 109,204.95 is: 163,807.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,276.65 : 238,914.68 = 109,204.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,276.65/238,914.68 = 109,204.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,276.65x = 238,914.68 × 109,204.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,276.65x = 26,090,664,489.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,090,664,489.09/159,276.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,807.22

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