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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,536.71, 220,161.54 and 91,548.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,536.71, 220,161.54 and 91,548.28 is: 126,337.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,536.71 : 220,161.54 = 91,548.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,536.71/220,161.54 = 91,548.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,536.71x = 220,161.54 × 91,548.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,536.71x = 20,155,410,309.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,155,410,309.15/159,536.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,337.13

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