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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,151.10, 158,905.59 and 64,164.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,151.10, 158,905.59 and 64,164.06 is: 88,544.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,151.10 : 158,905.59 = 64,164.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,151.10/158,905.59 = 64,164.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,151.10x = 158,905.59 × 64,164.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,151.10x = 10,196,027,811.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,196,027,811.10/115,151.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,544.77

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