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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,446.89, 218,656.68 and 91,378.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,446.89, 218,656.68 and 91,378.89 is: 126,102.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,446.89 : 218,656.68 = 91,378.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,446.89/218,656.68 = 91,378.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,446.89x = 218,656.68 × 91,378.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,446.89x = 19,980,604,709.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,980,604,709.49/158,446.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,102.85

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