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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,768.34, 220,499.83 and 91,785.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,768.34, 220,499.83 and 91,785.18 is: 126,674.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,768.34 : 220,499.83 = 91,785.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,768.34/220,499.83 = 91,785.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,768.34x = 220,499.83 × 91,785.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,768.34x = 20,238,617,528.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,238,617,528.13/159,768.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,674.77

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