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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,735.15, 239,192.91 and 155,005.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,735.15, 239,192.91 and 155,005.14 is: 232,110.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,735.15 : 239,192.91 = 155,005.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,735.15/239,192.91 = 155,005.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,735.15x = 239,192.91 × 155,005.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,735.15x = 37,076,130,501.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,076,130,501.56/159,735.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,110.03

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