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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,244.73, 219,732.63 and 91,248.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,244.73, 219,732.63 and 91,248.63 is: 125,908.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,244.73 : 219,732.63 = 91,248.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,244.73/219,732.63 = 91,248.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,244.73x = 219,732.63 × 91,248.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,244.73x = 20,050,301,453.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,050,301,453.80/159,244.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,908.73

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