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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,427.91, 239,154.22 and 64,612.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,427.91, 239,154.22 and 64,612.96 is: 96,924.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,427.91 : 239,154.22 = 64,612.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,427.91/239,154.22 = 64,612.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,427.91x = 239,154.22 × 64,612.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,427.91x = 15,452,461,533.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,452,461,533.57/159,427.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,924.44

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