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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,759.76, 219,099.42 and 104,951.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,759.76, 219,099.42 and 104,951.46 is: 144,840.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,759.76 : 219,099.42 = 104,951.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,759.76/219,099.42 = 104,951.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,759.76x = 219,099.42 × 104,951.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,759.76x = 22,994,804,014.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,994,804,014.15/158,759.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,840.25

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