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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,210.37, 218,319.35 and 90,230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,210.37, 218,319.35 and 90,230.24 is: 124,511.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,210.37 : 218,319.35 = 90,230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,210.37/218,319.35 = 90,230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,210.37x = 218,319.35 × 90,230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,210.37x = 19,699,005,804.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,699,005,804.40/158,210.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,511.47

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