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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,361.11, 218,541.88 and 90,376.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,361.11, 218,541.88 and 90,376.73 is: 124,721.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,361.11 : 218,541.88 = 90,376.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,361.11/218,541.88 = 90,376.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,361.11x = 218,541.88 × 90,376.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,361.11x = 19,751,100,482.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,751,100,482.45/158,361.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,721.91

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