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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,493.92, 220,193.24 and 105,851.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,493.92, 220,193.24 and 105,851.67 is: 146,136.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,493.92 : 220,193.24 = 105,851.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,493.92/220,193.24 = 105,851.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,493.92x = 220,193.24 × 105,851.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,493.92x = 23,307,822,176.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,307,822,176.71/159,493.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,136.12

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