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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,360.03, 238,952.55 and 109,452.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,360.03, 238,952.55 and 109,452.69 is: 164,118.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,360.03 : 238,952.55 = 109,452.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,360.03/238,952.55 = 109,452.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,360.03x = 238,952.55 × 109,452.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,360.03x = 26,153,999,379.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,153,999,379.86/159,360.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,118.94

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