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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,156.52, 255,324.90 and 158,387.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,156.52, 255,324.90 and 158,387.64 is: 218,411.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,156.52 : 255,324.90 = 158,387.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,156.52/255,324.90 = 158,387.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,156.52x = 255,324.90 × 158,387.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,156.52x = 40,440,308,344.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,440,308,344.24/185,156.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,411.47

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