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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,673.25, 239,238.74 and 96,360.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,673.25, 239,238.74 and 96,360.35 is: 144,376.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,673.25 : 239,238.74 = 96,360.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,673.25/239,238.74 = 96,360.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,673.25x = 239,238.74 × 96,360.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,673.25x = 23,053,127,764.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,053,127,764.67/159,673.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,376.89

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