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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,865.22, 158,796.90 and 46,700.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,865.22, 158,796.90 and 46,700.94 is: 70,051.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,865.22 : 158,796.90 = 46,700.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,865.22/158,796.90 = 46,700.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,865.22x = 158,796.90 × 46,700.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,865.22x = 7,415,964,499.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,415,964,499.09/105,865.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,051.00

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