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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,473.60, 239,210.40 and 109,707.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,473.60, 239,210.40 and 109,707.20 is: 164,560.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,473.60 : 239,210.40 = 109,707.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,473.60/239,210.40 = 109,707.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,473.60x = 239,210.40 × 109,707.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,473.60x = 26,243,103,194.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,243,103,194.88/159,473.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,560.80

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