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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,651.18, 158,476.77 and 26,771.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,651.18, 158,476.77 and 26,771.58 is: 40,157.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,651.18 : 158,476.77 = 26,771.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,651.18/158,476.77 = 26,771.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,651.18x = 158,476.77 × 26,771.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,651.18x = 4,242,673,526.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,242,673,526.20/105,651.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,157.37

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