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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,626.70, 220,311.09 and 95,999.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,626.70, 220,311.09 and 95,999.58 is: 132,495.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,626.70 : 220,311.09 = 95,999.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,626.70/220,311.09 = 95,999.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,626.70x = 220,311.09 × 95,999.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,626.70x = 21,149,772,109.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,149,772,109.34/159,626.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,495.20

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