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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,454.84, 220,057.16 and 91,471.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,454.84, 220,057.16 and 91,471.36 is: 126,235.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,454.84 : 220,057.16 = 91,471.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,454.84/220,057.16 = 91,471.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,454.84x = 220,057.16 × 91,471.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,454.84x = 20,128,927,702.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,128,927,702.94/159,454.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,235.92

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