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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,656.18, 220,340.32 and 91,682.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,656.18, 220,340.32 and 91,682.06 is: 126,529.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,656.18 : 220,340.32 = 91,682.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,656.18/220,340.32 = 91,682.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,656.18x = 220,340.32 × 91,682.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,656.18x = 20,201,254,438.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,201,254,438.66/159,656.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,529.74

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