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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,607.40, 239,411.10 and 133,946.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,607.40, 239,411.10 and 133,946.60 is: 200,919.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,607.40 : 239,411.10 = 133,946.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,607.40/239,411.10 = 133,946.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,607.40x = 239,411.10 × 133,946.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,607.40x = 32,068,302,847.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,068,302,847.26/159,607.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,919.90

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