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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,383.73, 218,514.92 and 90,351.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,383.73, 218,514.92 and 90,351.63 is: 124,654.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,383.73 : 218,514.92 = 90,351.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,383.73/218,514.92 = 90,351.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,383.73x = 218,514.92 × 90,351.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,383.73x = 19,743,178,749.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,743,178,749.56/158,383.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,654.08

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