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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,245.31, 219,733.41 and 91,249.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,245.31, 219,733.41 and 91,249.20 is: 125,909.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,245.31 : 219,733.41 = 91,249.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,245.31/219,733.41 = 91,249.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,245.31x = 219,733.41 × 91,249.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,245.31x = 20,050,497,875.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,050,497,875.77/159,245.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,909.50

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