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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,858.20, 219,229.42 and 91,790.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,858.20, 219,229.42 and 91,790.20 is: 126,673.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,858.20 : 219,229.42 = 91,790.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,858.20/219,229.42 = 91,790.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,858.20x = 219,229.42 × 91,790.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,858.20x = 20,123,112,307.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,123,112,307.68/158,858.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,673.43

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