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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,208.12, 237,313.13 and 64,713.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,208.12, 237,313.13 and 64,713.87 is: 97,071.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,208.12 : 237,313.13 = 64,713.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,208.12/237,313.13 = 64,713.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,208.12x = 237,313.13 × 64,713.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,208.12x = 15,357,450,720.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,357,450,720.54/158,208.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,071.19

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