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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,901.47, 239,808.42 and 60,053.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,901.47, 239,808.42 and 60,053.94 is: 90,064.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,901.47 : 239,808.42 = 60,053.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,901.47/239,808.42 = 60,053.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,901.47x = 239,808.42 × 60,053.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,901.47x = 14,401,440,466.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,401,440,466.17/159,901.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,064.47

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