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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,819.10, 239,562.60 and 65,008.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,819.10, 239,562.60 and 65,008.60 is: 97,445.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,819.10 : 239,562.60 = 65,008.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,819.10/239,562.60 = 65,008.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,819.10x = 239,562.60 × 65,008.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,819.10x = 15,573,629,238.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,573,629,238.36/159,819.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,445.36

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