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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,104.80, 237,197.70 and 91,425.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,104.80, 237,197.70 and 91,425.60 is: 137,161.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,104.80 : 237,197.70 = 91,425.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,104.80/237,197.70 = 91,425.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,104.80x = 237,197.70 × 91,425.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,104.80x = 21,685,942,041.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,685,942,041.12/158,104.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,161.82

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