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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,082.24, 218,160.48 and 91,035.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,082.24, 218,160.48 and 91,035.84 is: 125,633.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,082.24 : 218,160.48 = 91,035.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,082.24/218,160.48 = 91,035.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,082.24x = 218,160.48 × 91,035.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,082.24x = 19,860,422,551.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,860,422,551.60/158,082.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,633.48

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