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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,009.24, 624,094.78 and 159,823.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,009.24, 624,094.78 and 159,823.14 is: 239,765.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,009.24 : 624,094.78 = 159,823.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,009.24/624,094.78 = 159,823.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,009.24x = 624,094.78 × 159,823.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,009.24x = 99,744,787,397.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,744,787,397.21/416,009.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,765.80

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