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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,469.92, 158,238 and 46,355.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,469.92, 158,238 and 46,355.28 is: 69,547.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,469.92 : 158,238 = 46,355.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,469.92/158,238 = 46,355.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,469.92x = 158,238 × 46,355.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,469.92x = 7,335,166,796.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,335,166,796.64/105,469.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,547.48

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