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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,544.72, 220,172.58 and 91,556.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,544.72, 220,172.58 and 91,556.28 is: 126,348.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,544.72 : 220,172.58 = 91,556.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,544.72/220,172.58 = 91,556.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,544.72x = 220,172.58 × 91,556.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,544.72x = 20,158,182,382.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,158,182,382.80/159,544.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,348.16

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