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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,486.60, 239,186.70 and 80,646.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,486.60, 239,186.70 and 80,646.60 is: 120,948.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,486.60 : 239,186.70 = 80,646.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,486.60/239,186.70 = 80,646.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,486.60x = 239,186.70 × 80,646.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,486.60x = 19,289,594,120.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,289,594,120.22/159,486.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,948.06

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