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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,728.34, 220,425.33 and 91,758.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,728.34, 220,425.33 and 91,758.48 is: 126,626.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,728.34 : 220,425.33 = 91,758.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,728.34/220,425.33 = 91,758.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,728.34x = 220,425.33 × 91,758.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,728.34x = 20,225,893,234.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,225,893,234.30/159,728.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,626.83

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