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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,212.73, 219,744.95 and 91,275.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,212.73, 219,744.95 and 91,275.31 is: 125,977.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,212.73 : 219,744.95 = 91,275.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,212.73/219,744.95 = 91,275.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,212.73x = 219,744.95 × 91,275.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,212.73x = 20,057,288,432.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,057,288,432.18/159,212.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,977.92

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