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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,662.41, 158,562.33 and 45,749.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,662.41, 158,562.33 and 45,749.39 is: 68,653.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,662.41 : 158,562.33 = 45,749.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,662.41/158,562.33 = 45,749.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,662.41x = 158,562.33 × 45,749.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,662.41x = 7,254,129,993.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,254,129,993.38/105,662.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,653.84

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