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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,517.93, 220,096.23 and 105,064.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,517.93, 220,096.23 and 105,064.33 is: 144,963.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,517.93 : 220,096.23 = 105,064.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,517.93/220,096.23 = 105,064.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,517.93x = 220,096.23 × 105,064.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,517.93x = 23,124,262,940.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,124,262,940.48/159,517.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,963.41

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