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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,760.17, 239,764.19 and 60,011.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,760.17, 239,764.19 and 60,011.10 is: 90,063.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,760.17 : 239,764.19 = 60,011.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,760.17/239,764.19 = 60,011.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,760.17x = 239,764.19 × 60,011.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,760.17x = 14,388,512,482.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,388,512,482.45/159,760.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,063.20

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