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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,414.40, 219,983.44 and 91,427.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,414.40, 219,983.44 and 91,427.88 is: 126,165.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,414.40 : 219,983.44 = 91,427.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,414.40/219,983.44 = 91,427.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,414.40x = 219,983.44 × 91,427.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,414.40x = 20,112,619,554.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,112,619,554.31/159,414.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,165.64

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