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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,647.80, 239,471.70 and 80,915.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,647.80, 239,471.70 and 80,915.80 is: 121,373.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,647.80 : 239,471.70 = 80,915.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,647.80/239,471.70 = 80,915.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,647.80x = 239,471.70 × 80,915.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,647.80x = 19,377,044,182.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,377,044,182.86/159,647.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,373.70

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