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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,085.54, 237,210.12 and 69,401.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,085.54, 237,210.12 and 69,401.34 is: 104,137.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,085.54 : 237,210.12 = 69,401.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,085.54/237,210.12 = 69,401.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,085.54x = 237,210.12 × 69,401.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,085.54x = 16,462,700,189.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,462,700,189.56/158,085.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,137.93

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