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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,184.01, 237,307.74 and 58,344.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,184.01, 237,307.74 and 58,344.76 is: 87,528.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,184.01 : 237,307.74 = 58,344.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,184.01/237,307.74 = 58,344.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,184.01x = 237,307.74 × 58,344.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,184.01x = 13,845,663,136.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,845,663,136.44/158,184.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,528.84

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