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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,210.62, 237,316.88 and 64,716.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,210.62, 237,316.88 and 64,716.37 is: 97,074.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,210.62 : 237,316.88 = 64,716.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,210.62/237,316.88 = 64,716.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,210.62x = 237,316.88 × 64,716.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,210.62x = 15,358,287,013.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,358,287,013.33/158,210.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,074.94

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