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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,566.63, 239,390.96 and 59,728.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,566.63, 239,390.96 and 59,728.25 is: 89,607.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,566.63 : 239,390.96 = 59,728.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,566.63/239,390.96 = 59,728.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,566.63x = 239,390.96 × 59,728.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,566.63x = 14,298,403,106.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,298,403,106.62/159,566.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,607.73

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