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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,376.08, 158,067 and 35,252.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,376.08, 158,067 and 35,252.88 is: 52,880.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,376.08 : 158,067 = 35,252.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,376.08/158,067 = 35,252.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,376.08x = 158,067 × 35,252.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,376.08x = 5,572,316,982.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,572,316,982.96/105,376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,880.28

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