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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,351.91, 158,026.24 and 26,466.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,351.91, 158,026.24 and 26,466.15 is: 39,698.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,351.91 : 158,026.24 = 26,466.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,351.91/158,026.24 = 26,466.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,351.91x = 158,026.24 × 26,466.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,351.91x = 4,182,346,171.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,182,346,171.78/105,351.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,698.82

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