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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,327.20, 219,874.35 and 86,732.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,327.20, 219,874.35 and 86,732.19 is: 119,691.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,327.20 : 219,874.35 = 86,732.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,327.20/219,874.35 = 86,732.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,327.20x = 219,874.35 × 86,732.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,327.20x = 19,070,183,900.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,070,183,900.33/159,327.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,691.96

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