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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,508.16, 220,119.50 and 90,597.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,508.16, 220,119.50 and 90,597.16 is: 125,023.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,508.16 : 220,119.50 = 90,597.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,508.16/220,119.50 = 90,597.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,508.16x = 220,119.50 × 90,597.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,508.16x = 19,942,201,188.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,942,201,188.37/159,508.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,023.08

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