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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,158.64, 219,565.08 and 95,385.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,158.64, 219,565.08 and 95,385.72 is: 131,588.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,158.64 : 219,565.08 = 95,385.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,158.64/219,565.08 = 95,385.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,158.64x = 219,565.08 × 95,385.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,158.64x = 20,943,373,242.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,943,373,242.66/159,158.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,588.04

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