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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,377.59, 218,517.53 and 90,370.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,377.59, 218,517.53 and 90,370.09 is: 124,685.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,377.59 : 218,517.53 = 90,370.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,377.59/218,517.53 = 90,370.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,377.59x = 218,517.53 × 90,370.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,377.59x = 19,747,448,673.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,747,448,673.97/158,377.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,685.88

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