Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,562,719.80, 239,356,521.30 and 68,689,273.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 159,562,719.80, 239,356,521.30 and 68,689,273.40 is: 103,039,266.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,562,719.80 : 239,356,521.30 = 68,689,273.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,562,719.80/239,356,521.30 = 68,689,273.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,562,719.80x = 239,356,521.30 × 68,689,273.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,562,719.80x = 16,441,225,531,648,626 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,441,225,531,648,626/159,562,719.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 103,039,266.02
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