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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,832.48, 220,597.41 and 95,305.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,832.48, 220,597.41 and 95,305.87 is: 131,539.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,832.48 : 220,597.41 = 95,305.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,832.48/220,597.41 = 95,305.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,832.48x = 220,597.41 × 95,305.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,832.48x = 21,024,226,976.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,024,226,976.81/159,832.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,539.14

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