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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,511.68, 158,291.22 and 35,389.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,511.68, 158,291.22 and 35,389.20 is: 53,091.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,511.68 : 158,291.22 = 35,389.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,511.68/158,291.22 = 35,389.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,511.68x = 158,291.22 × 35,389.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,511.68x = 5,601,799,642.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,601,799,642.82/105,511.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,091.75

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