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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,934.80, 240,258.60 and 133,690.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,934.80, 240,258.60 and 133,690.80 is: 200,834.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,934.80 : 240,258.60 = 133,690.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,934.80/240,258.60 = 133,690.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,934.80x = 240,258.60 × 133,690.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,934.80x = 32,120,364,440.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,120,364,440.88/159,934.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,834.12

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