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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,883.77, 219,297.41 and 90,939.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,883.77, 219,297.41 and 90,939.95 is: 125,518.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,883.77 : 219,297.41 = 90,939.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,883.77/219,297.41 = 90,939.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,883.77x = 219,297.41 × 90,939.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,883.77x = 19,942,893,949.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,942,893,949.34/158,883.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,518.76

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