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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,676.20, 239,708.70 and 80,749.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,676.20, 239,708.70 and 80,749.80 is: 121,223.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,676.20 : 239,708.70 = 80,749.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,676.20/239,708.70 = 80,749.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,676.20x = 239,708.70 × 80,749.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,676.20x = 19,356,429,583.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,356,429,583.26/159,676.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,223.01

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