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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,321.84, 219,838.83 and 91,325.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,321.84, 219,838.83 and 91,325.82 is: 126,015.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,321.84 : 219,838.83 = 91,325.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,321.84/219,838.83 = 91,325.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,321.84x = 219,838.83 × 91,325.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,321.84x = 20,076,961,417.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,076,961,417.59/159,321.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,015.12

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