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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,395.19, 237,211.07 and 154,079.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,395.19, 237,211.07 and 154,079.97 is: 229,300.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,395.19 : 237,211.07 = 154,079.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,395.19/237,211.07 = 154,079.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,395.19x = 237,211.07 × 154,079.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,395.19x = 36,549,473,778.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,549,473,778.87/159,395.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,300.98

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