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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,499.35, 239,281.84 and 109,602.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,499.35, 239,281.84 and 109,602.95 is: 164,426.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,499.35 : 239,281.84 = 109,602.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,499.35/239,281.84 = 109,602.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,499.35x = 239,281.84 × 109,602.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,499.35x = 26,225,993,801.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,225,993,801.00/159,499.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,426.96

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