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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,739.67, 220,433.32 and 91,708.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,739.67, 220,433.32 and 91,708.77 is: 126,553.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,739.67 : 220,433.32 = 91,708.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,739.67/220,433.32 = 91,708.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,739.67x = 220,433.32 × 91,708.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,739.67x = 20,215,668,644.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,215,668,644.22/159,739.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,553.84

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