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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,625.96, 158,443.98 and 26,740.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,625.96, 158,443.98 and 26,740.84 is: 40,112.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,625.96 : 158,443.98 = 26,740.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,625.96/158,443.98 = 26,740.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,625.96x = 158,443.98 × 26,740.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,625.96x = 4,236,925,118.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,236,925,118.14/105,625.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,112.54

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