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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,786.69, 220,498.25 and 91,755.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,786.69, 220,498.25 and 91,755.80 is: 126,618.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,786.69 : 220,498.25 = 91,755.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,786.69/220,498.25 = 91,755.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,786.69x = 220,498.25 × 91,755.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,786.69x = 20,231,993,419.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,231,993,419.82/159,786.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,618.77

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