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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,320.80, 238,462.80 and 124,069.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,320.80, 238,462.80 and 124,069.60 is: 185,700.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,320.80 : 238,462.80 = 124,069.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,320.80/238,462.80 = 124,069.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,320.80x = 238,462.80 × 124,069.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,320.80x = 29,585,984,210.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,585,984,210.88/159,320.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,700.70

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