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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,235.14, 218,359.06 and 90,274.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,235.14, 218,359.06 and 90,274.11 is: 124,575.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,235.14 : 218,359.06 = 90,274.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,235.14/218,359.06 = 90,274.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,235.14x = 218,359.06 × 90,274.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,235.14x = 19,712,169,985.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,712,169,985.67/158,235.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,575.18

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