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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,363.78, 218,481.21 and 90,384.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,363.78, 218,481.21 and 90,384.53 is: 124,695.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,363.78 : 218,481.21 = 90,384.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,363.78/218,481.21 = 90,384.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,363.78x = 218,481.21 × 90,384.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,363.78x = 19,747,322,025.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,747,322,025.88/158,363.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,695.95

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