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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,903.72, 239,811.80 and 60,056.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,903.72, 239,811.80 and 60,056.19 is: 90,067.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,903.72 : 239,811.80 = 60,056.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,903.72/239,811.80 = 60,056.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,903.72x = 239,811.80 × 60,056.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,903.72x = 14,402,182,724.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,402,182,724.76/159,903.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,067.84

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