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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,725.87, 158,573.37 and 30,825.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,725.87, 158,573.37 and 30,825.89 is: 46,234.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,725.87 : 158,573.37 = 30,825.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,725.87/158,573.37 = 30,825.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,725.87x = 158,573.37 × 30,825.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,725.87x = 4,888,165,260.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,888,165,260.55/105,725.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,234.33

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