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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,766.62, 239,575.77 and 93,225.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,766.62, 239,575.77 and 93,225.90 is: 139,795.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,766.62 : 239,575.77 = 93,225.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,766.62/239,575.77 = 93,225.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,766.62x = 239,575.77 × 93,225.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,766.62x = 22,334,666,776.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,334,666,776.44/159,766.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,795.58

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