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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,950.28, 158,947.29 and 35,835.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,950.28, 158,947.29 and 35,835.06 is: 53,759.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,950.28 : 158,947.29 = 35,835.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,950.28/158,947.29 = 35,835.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,950.28x = 158,947.29 × 35,835.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,950.28x = 5,695,885,673.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,695,885,673.99/105,950.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,759.99

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