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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.25, 237.22 and 67.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.25, 237.22 and 67.00 is: 100.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.25 : 237.22 = 67.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.25/237.22 = 67.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.25x = 237.22 × 67.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.25x = 15,892.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,892.98/158.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.43

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