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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,277.50, 219,808.13 and 91,307.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,277.50, 219,808.13 and 91,307.36 is: 126,007.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,277.50 : 219,808.13 = 91,307.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,277.50/219,808.13 = 91,307.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,277.50x = 219,808.13 × 91,307.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,277.50x = 20,070,098,501.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,070,098,501.26/159,277.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,007.12

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