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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,120.91, 237,184.82 and 63,395.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,120.91, 237,184.82 and 63,395.70 is: 95,094.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,120.91 : 237,184.82 = 63,395.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,120.91/237,184.82 = 63,395.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,120.91x = 237,184.82 × 63,395.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,120.91x = 15,036,497,376.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,036,497,376.30/158,120.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,094.93

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