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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,110.08, 237,177.52 and 45,792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,110.08, 237,177.52 and 45,792 is: 68,691.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,110.08 : 237,177.52 = 45,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,110.08/237,177.52 = 45,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,110.08x = 237,177.52 × 45,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,110.08x = 10,860,832,995.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,860,832,995.84/158,110.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,691.59

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