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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,410.96, 219,987.76 and 95,749.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,410.96, 219,987.76 and 95,749.84 is: 132,135.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,410.96 : 219,987.76 = 95,749.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,410.96/219,987.76 = 95,749.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,410.96x = 219,987.76 × 95,749.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,410.96x = 21,063,792,821.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,063,792,821.96/159,410.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,135.16

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