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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,588.97, 158,276.84 and 66,173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,588.97, 158,276.84 and 66,173.76 is: 99,193.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,588.97 : 158,276.84 = 66,173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,588.97/158,276.84 = 66,173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,588.97x = 158,276.84 × 66,173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,588.97x = 10,473,773,292.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,473,773,292.85/105,588.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,193.82

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