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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,994.26, 220,761.54 and 96,336.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,994.26, 220,761.54 and 96,336.18 is: 132,925.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,994.26 : 220,761.54 = 96,336.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,994.26/220,761.54 = 96,336.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,994.26x = 220,761.54 × 96,336.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,994.26x = 21,267,323,454.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,267,323,454.52/159,994.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,925.54

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