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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,465.96, 219,993.30 and 95,766.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,465.96, 219,993.30 and 95,766.75 is: 132,116.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,465.96 : 219,993.30 = 95,766.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,465.96/219,993.30 = 95,766.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,465.96x = 219,993.30 × 95,766.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,465.96x = 21,068,043,362.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,068,043,362.78/159,465.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,116.24

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