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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,461.06, 219,971.82 and 94,884.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,461.06, 219,971.82 and 94,884.44 is: 130,890.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,461.06 : 219,971.82 = 94,884.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,461.06/219,971.82 = 94,884.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,461.06x = 219,971.82 × 94,884.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,461.06x = 20,871,902,956.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,871,902,956.48/159,461.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,890.28

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