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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,802.27, 220,460.07 and 112,086.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,802.27, 220,460.07 and 112,086.79 is: 154,632.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,802.27 : 220,460.07 = 112,086.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,802.27/220,460.07 = 112,086.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,802.27x = 220,460.07 × 112,086.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,802.27x = 24,710,661,569.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,710,661,569.48/159,802.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,632.73

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