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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,660.54, 239,421.27 and 45,783.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,660.54, 239,421.27 and 45,783.19 is: 68,654.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,660.54 : 239,421.27 = 45,783.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,660.54/239,421.27 = 45,783.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,660.54x = 239,421.27 × 45,783.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,660.54x = 10,961,468,361.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,961,468,361.14/159,660.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,654.84

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