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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,863.76, 158,795.52 and 82,507.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,863.76, 158,795.52 and 82,507.68 is: 123,761.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,863.76 : 158,795.52 = 82,507.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,863.76/158,795.52 = 82,507.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,863.76x = 158,795.52 × 82,507.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,863.76x = 13,101,849,949.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,101,849,949.59/105,863.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,761.43

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