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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,499.17, 220,140.63 and 91,562.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,499.17, 220,140.63 and 91,562.04 is: 126,373.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,499.17 : 220,140.63 = 91,562.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,499.17/220,140.63 = 91,562.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,499.17x = 220,140.63 × 91,562.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,499.17x = 20,156,525,169.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,156,525,169.69/159,499.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,373.86

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