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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,332.64, 158,007.36 and 35,212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,332.64, 158,007.36 and 35,212.32 is: 52,821.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,332.64 : 158,007.36 = 35,212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,332.64/158,007.36 = 35,212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,332.64x = 158,007.36 × 35,212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,332.64x = 5,563,805,722.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,563,805,722.68/105,332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,821.29

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