Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,860.67, 219,276.87 and 102,272
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 158,860.67, 219,276.87 and 102,272 is: 141,167.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,860.67 : 219,276.87 = 102,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,860.67/219,276.87 = 102,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,860.67x = 219,276.87 × 102,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,860.67x = 22,425,884,048.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,425,884,048.64/158,860.67 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,167.00
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