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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,406.34, 220,086.62 and 99,067.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,406.34, 220,086.62 and 99,067.02 is: 136,778.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,406.34 : 220,086.62 = 99,067.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,406.34/220,086.62 = 99,067.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,406.34x = 220,086.62 × 99,067.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,406.34x = 21,803,325,585.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,803,325,585.27/159,406.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,778.28

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