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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,902.22, 239,809.55 and 60,054.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,902.22, 239,809.55 and 60,054.69 is: 90,065.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,902.22 : 239,809.55 = 60,054.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,902.22/239,809.55 = 60,054.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,902.22x = 239,809.55 × 60,054.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,902.22x = 14,401,687,884.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,401,687,884.02/159,902.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,065.59

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