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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,170.82, 219,651.41 and 90,272.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,170.82, 219,651.41 and 90,272.92 is: 124,574.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,170.82 : 219,651.41 = 90,272.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,170.82/219,651.41 = 90,272.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,170.82x = 219,651.41 × 90,272.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,170.82x = 19,828,573,711.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,828,573,711.45/159,170.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,574.18

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