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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,889.86, 220,664.25 and 91,909.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,889.86, 220,664.25 and 91,909.71 is: 126,844.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,889.86 : 220,664.25 = 91,909.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,889.86/220,664.25 = 91,909.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,889.86x = 220,664.25 × 91,909.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,889.86x = 20,281,187,224.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,281,187,224.87/159,889.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,844.74

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