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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,213.52, 219,746.08 and 91,276.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,213.52, 219,746.08 and 91,276.12 is: 125,979.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,213.52 : 219,746.08 = 91,276.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,213.52/219,746.08 = 91,276.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,213.52x = 219,746.08 × 91,276.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,213.52x = 20,057,569,567.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,057,569,567.61/159,213.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,979.06

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