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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,626.03, 220,426.31 and 152,063.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,626.03, 220,426.31 and 152,063.87 is: 209,983.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,626.03 : 220,426.31 = 152,063.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,626.03/220,426.31 = 152,063.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,626.03x = 220,426.31 × 152,063.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,626.03x = 33,518,877,026.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,518,877,026.45/159,626.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,983.79

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