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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,283.14, 218,451.58 and 90,284.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,283.14, 218,451.58 and 90,284.54 is: 124,604.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,283.14 : 218,451.58 = 90,284.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,283.14/218,451.58 = 90,284.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,283.14x = 218,451.58 × 90,284.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,283.14x = 19,722,800,412.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,722,800,412.57/158,283.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,604.56

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