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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,181.24, 688,752.78 and 159,729.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,181.24, 688,752.78 and 159,729.64 is: 239,587.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,181.24 : 688,752.78 = 159,729.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,181.24/688,752.78 = 159,729.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,181.24x = 688,752.78 × 159,729.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,181.24x = 110,014,233,598.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,014,233,598.40/459,181.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,587.82

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