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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,713.10, 239,569.65 and 146,810.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,713.10, 239,569.65 and 146,810.70 is: 220,216.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,713.10 : 239,569.65 = 146,810.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,713.10/239,569.65 = 146,810.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,713.10x = 239,569.65 × 146,810.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,713.10x = 35,171,388,015.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,171,388,015.26/159,713.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,216.05

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