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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,644.17, 218,924.84 and 90,656.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,644.17, 218,924.84 and 90,656.82 is: 125,104.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,644.17 : 218,924.84 = 90,656.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,644.17/218,924.84 = 90,656.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,644.17x = 218,924.84 × 90,656.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,644.17x = 19,847,030,040.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,847,030,040.05/158,644.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,104.06

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