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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,449.94, 158,908.48 and 95,457.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,449.94, 158,908.48 and 95,457.72 is: 143,850.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,449.94 : 158,908.48 = 95,457.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,449.94/158,908.48 = 95,457.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,449.94x = 158,908.48 × 95,457.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,449.94x = 15,169,041,189.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,169,041,189.47/105,449.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,850.64

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