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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,141.92, 219,643.92 and 91,162.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,141.92, 219,643.92 and 91,162.40 is: 125,820.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,141.92 : 219,643.92 = 91,162.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,141.92/219,643.92 = 91,162.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,141.92x = 219,643.92 × 91,162.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,141.92x = 20,023,266,892.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,023,266,892.61/159,141.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,820.19

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