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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,524.82, 220,223.97 and 123,634.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,524.82, 220,223.97 and 123,634.26 is: 170,677.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,524.82 : 220,223.97 = 123,634.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,524.82/220,223.97 = 123,634.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,524.82x = 220,223.97 × 123,634.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,524.82x = 27,227,227,565.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,227,227,565.21/159,524.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,677.06

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