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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,150.76, 237,226.56 and 58,267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,150.76, 237,226.56 and 58,267.68 is: 87,401.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,150.76 : 237,226.56 = 58,267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,150.76/237,226.56 = 58,267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,150.76x = 237,226.56 × 58,267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,150.76x = 13,822,641,285.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,822,641,285.58/158,150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,401.67

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