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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,755.88, 219,048.90 and 91,649

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,755.88, 219,048.90 and 91,649 is: 126,455.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,755.88 : 219,048.90 = 91,649 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,755.88/219,048.90 = 91,649/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,755.88x = 219,048.90 × 91,649
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,755.88x = 20,075,612,636.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,075,612,636.10/158,755.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,455.87

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