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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,975.45, 239,814.81 and 60,201.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,975.45, 239,814.81 and 60,201.81 is: 90,246.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,975.45 : 239,814.81 = 60,201.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,975.45/239,814.81 = 60,201.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,975.45x = 239,814.81 × 60,201.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,975.45x = 14,437,285,626.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,437,285,626.81/159,975.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,246.88

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