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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,528.92, 239,566.26 and 106,561.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,528.92, 239,566.26 and 106,561.28 is: 160,024.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,528.92 : 239,566.26 = 106,561.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,528.92/239,566.26 = 106,561.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,528.92x = 239,566.26 × 106,561.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,528.92x = 25,528,487,310.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,528,487,310.41/159,528.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,024.20

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