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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,307.02, 238,868.46 and 95,328.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,307.02, 238,868.46 and 95,328.90 is: 142,938.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,307.02 : 238,868.46 = 95,328.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,307.02/238,868.46 = 95,328.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,307.02x = 238,868.46 × 95,328.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,307.02x = 22,771,067,536.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,771,067,536.49/159,307.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,938.26

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