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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,169.17, 219,684.66 and 91,231.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,169.17, 219,684.66 and 91,231.70 is: 125,917.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,169.17 : 219,684.66 = 91,231.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,169.17/219,684.66 = 91,231.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,169.17x = 219,684.66 × 91,231.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,169.17x = 20,042,203,897.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,042,203,897.30/159,169.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,917.63

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