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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,737.13, 220,475.66 and 96,062.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,737.13, 220,475.66 and 96,062.63 is: 132,589.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,737.13 : 220,475.66 = 96,062.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,737.13/220,475.66 = 96,062.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,737.13x = 220,475.66 × 96,062.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,737.13x = 21,179,470,167.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,179,470,167.89/159,737.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,589.52

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