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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,876.54, 220,636.77 and 91,915.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,876.54, 220,636.77 and 91,915.51 is: 126,847.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,876.54 : 220,636.77 = 91,915.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,876.54/220,636.77 = 91,915.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,876.54x = 220,636.77 × 91,915.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,876.54x = 20,279,941,239.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,279,941,239.30/159,876.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,847.51

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