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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,905.70, 219,309.39 and 91,837.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,905.70, 219,309.39 and 91,837.70 is: 126,747.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,905.70 : 219,309.39 = 91,837.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,905.70/219,309.39 = 91,837.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,905.70x = 219,309.39 × 91,837.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,905.70x = 20,140,869,966.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,140,869,966.00/158,905.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,747.31

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