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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,341.58, 219,894.97 and 90,435.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,341.58, 219,894.97 and 90,435.59 is: 124,803.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,341.58 : 219,894.97 = 90,435.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,341.58/219,894.97 = 90,435.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,341.58x = 219,894.97 × 90,435.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,341.58x = 19,886,331,349.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,886,331,349.98/159,341.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,803.15

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