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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,351.66, 218,528.82 and 90,367.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,351.66, 218,528.82 and 90,367.28 is: 124,708.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,351.66 : 218,528.82 = 90,367.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,351.66/218,528.82 = 90,367.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,351.66x = 218,528.82 × 90,367.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,351.66x = 19,747,853,972.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,747,853,972.37/158,351.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,708.86

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