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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,795.77, 220,339.35 and 130,633.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,795.77, 220,339.35 and 130,633.11 is: 180,127.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,795.77 : 220,339.35 = 130,633.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,795.77/220,339.35 = 130,633.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,795.77x = 220,339.35 × 130,633.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,795.77x = 28,783,615,538.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,783,615,538.51/159,795.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,127.52

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