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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,852.63, 219,265.83 and 102,264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,852.63, 219,265.83 and 102,264 is: 141,156.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,852.63 : 219,265.83 = 102,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,852.63/219,265.83 = 102,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,852.63x = 219,265.83 × 102,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,852.63x = 22,423,000,839.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,423,000,839.12/158,852.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,156.00

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