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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,055.30, 218,175.93 and 94,369.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,055.30, 218,175.93 and 94,369.86 is: 130,266.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,055.30 : 218,175.93 = 94,369.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,055.30/218,175.93 = 94,369.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,055.30x = 218,175.93 × 94,369.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,055.30x = 20,589,231,969.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,589,231,969.47/158,055.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,266.00

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