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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,430.40, 158,145.60 and 35,302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,430.40, 158,145.60 and 35,302.40 is: 52,953.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,430.40 : 158,145.60 = 35,302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,430.40/158,145.60 = 35,302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,430.40x = 158,145.60 × 35,302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,430.40x = 5,582,919,229.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,582,919,229.44/105,430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,953.60

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