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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,477.93, 239,365.13 and 80,648.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,477.93, 239,365.13 and 80,648.73 is: 121,048.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,477.93 : 239,365.13 = 80,648.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,477.93/239,365.13 = 80,648.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,477.93x = 239,365.13 × 80,648.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,477.93x = 19,304,493,337.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,304,493,337.54/159,477.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,048.06

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