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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,800.24, 239,391.26 and 133,846.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,800.24, 239,391.26 and 133,846.43 is: 200,510.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,800.24 : 239,391.26 = 133,846.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,800.24/239,391.26 = 133,846.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,800.24x = 239,391.26 × 133,846.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,800.24x = 32,041,663,658.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,041,663,658.01/159,800.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,510.74

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