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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,931.98, 219,338.43 and 90,970.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,931.98, 219,338.43 and 90,970.27 is: 125,546.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,931.98 : 219,338.43 = 90,970.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,931.98/219,338.43 = 90,970.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,931.98x = 219,338.43 × 90,970.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,931.98x = 19,953,276,542.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,953,276,542.77/158,931.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,546.01

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