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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,052.44, 218,012.64 and 110,288.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,052.44, 218,012.64 and 110,288.36 is: 152,128.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,052.44 : 218,012.64 = 110,288.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,052.44/218,012.64 = 110,288.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,052.44x = 218,012.64 × 110,288.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,052.44x = 24,044,256,524.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,044,256,524.87/158,052.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,128.35

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