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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,984.48, 239,373.68 and 95,704.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,984.48, 239,373.68 and 95,704.48 is: 143,195.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,984.48 : 239,373.68 = 95,704.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,984.48/239,373.68 = 95,704.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,984.48x = 239,373.68 × 95,704.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,984.48x = 22,909,133,570.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,909,133,570.09/159,984.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,195.97

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