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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,807.73, 220,467.57 and 112,092.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,807.73, 220,467.57 and 112,092.25 is: 154,640.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,807.73 : 220,467.57 = 112,092.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,807.73/220,467.57 = 112,092.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,807.73x = 220,467.57 × 112,092.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,807.73x = 24,712,705,973.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,712,705,973.33/159,807.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,640.24

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