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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,053.22, 219,326.94 and 118,702.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,053.22, 219,326.94 and 118,702.26 is: 163,684.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,053.22 : 219,326.94 = 118,702.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,053.22/219,326.94 = 118,702.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,053.22x = 219,326.94 × 118,702.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,053.22x = 26,034,603,456.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,034,603,456.88/159,053.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,684.86

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