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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,645.26, 220,342.39 and 91,708.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,645.26, 220,342.39 and 91,708.83 is: 126,576.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,645.26 : 220,342.39 = 91,708.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,645.26/220,342.39 = 91,708.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,645.26x = 220,342.39 × 91,708.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,645.26x = 20,207,342,557.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,207,342,557.03/159,645.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,576.52

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