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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,622.96, 158,435.14 and 26,737.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,622.96, 158,435.14 and 26,737.19 is: 40,105.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,622.96 : 158,435.14 = 26,737.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,622.96/158,435.14 = 26,737.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,622.96x = 158,435.14 × 26,737.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,622.96x = 4,236,110,226.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,236,110,226.10/105,622.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,105.96

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