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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,723.11, 239,855.84 and 106,755.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,723.11, 239,855.84 and 106,755.47 is: 160,314.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,723.11 : 239,855.84 = 106,755.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,723.11/239,855.84 = 106,755.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,723.11x = 239,855.84 × 106,755.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,723.11x = 25,605,921,198.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,605,921,198.39/159,723.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,314.44

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