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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,475.26, 238,749.57 and 92,711.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,475.26, 238,749.57 and 92,711.82 is: 138,798.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,475.26 : 238,749.57 = 92,711.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,475.26/238,749.57 = 92,711.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,475.26x = 238,749.57 × 92,711.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,475.26x = 22,134,907,158.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,134,907,158.92/159,475.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,798.38

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