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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,807.12, 158,706.36 and 43,476

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,807.12, 158,706.36 and 43,476 is: 65,212.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,807.12 : 158,706.36 = 43,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,807.12/158,706.36 = 43,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,807.12x = 158,706.36 × 43,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,807.12x = 6,899,917,707.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,899,917,707.36/105,807.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,212.22

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