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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,644.90, 218,927.91 and 90,661.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,644.90, 218,927.91 and 90,661.09 is: 125,111.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,644.90 : 218,927.91 = 90,661.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,644.90/218,927.91 = 90,661.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,644.90x = 218,927.91 × 90,661.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,644.90x = 19,848,243,622.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,848,243,622.32/158,644.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,111.14

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