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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,601.01, 239,672.68 and 106,633.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,601.01, 239,672.68 and 106,633.36 is: 160,131.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,601.01 : 239,672.68 = 106,633.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,601.01/239,672.68 = 106,633.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,601.01x = 239,672.68 × 106,633.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,601.01x = 25,557,102,036.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,557,102,036.26/159,601.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,131.21

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