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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,477.42, 158,325.51 and 70,660.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,477.42, 158,325.51 and 70,660.38 is: 106,063.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,477.42 : 158,325.51 = 70,660.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,477.42/158,325.51 = 70,660.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,477.42x = 158,325.51 × 70,660.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,477.42x = 11,187,340,700.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,187,340,700.29/105,477.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,063.84

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