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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,579.60, 239,150.70 and 130,055.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,579.60, 239,150.70 and 130,055.10 is: 194,904.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,579.60 : 239,150.70 = 130,055.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,579.60/239,150.70 = 130,055.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,579.60x = 239,150.70 × 130,055.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,579.60x = 31,102,768,203.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,102,768,203.57/159,579.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,904.41

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