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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,158.76, 158,919.42 and 66,770.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,158.76, 158,919.42 and 66,770.08 is: 92,142.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,158.76 : 158,919.42 = 66,770.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,158.76/158,919.42 = 66,770.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,158.76x = 158,919.42 × 66,770.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,158.76x = 10,611,062,386.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,611,062,386.95/115,158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,142.90

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