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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,672.30, 239,180.40 and 109,808.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,672.30, 239,180.40 and 109,808.70 is: 164,487.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,672.30 : 239,180.40 = 109,808.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,672.30/239,180.40 = 109,808.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,672.30x = 239,180.40 × 109,808.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,672.30x = 26,264,088,789.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,264,088,789.48/159,672.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,487.45

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