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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,459.84, 220,064.06 and 91,476.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,459.84, 220,064.06 and 91,476.36 is: 126,242.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,459.84 : 220,064.06 = 91,476.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,459.84/220,064.06 = 91,476.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,459.84x = 220,064.06 × 91,476.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,459.84x = 20,130,659,175.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,130,659,175.62/159,459.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,242.82

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