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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,151.40, 237,314.66 and 64,722.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,151.40, 237,314.66 and 64,722.76 is: 97,119.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,151.40 : 237,314.66 = 64,722.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,151.40/237,314.66 = 64,722.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,151.40x = 237,314.66 × 64,722.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,151.40x = 15,359,659,783.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,359,659,783.66/158,151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,119.97

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