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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.04, 237.96 and 110.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.04, 237.96 and 110.25 is: 166.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.04 : 237.96 = 110.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.04/237.96 = 110.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.04x = 237.96 × 110.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.04x = 26,235.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,235.09/158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.00

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