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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,219.80, 237,493.82 and 105,994.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,219.80, 237,493.82 and 105,994.24 is: 159,101.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,219.80 : 237,493.82 = 105,994.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,219.80/237,493.82 = 105,994.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,219.80x = 237,493.82 × 105,994.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,219.80x = 25,172,976,626.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,172,976,626.85/158,219.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,101.31

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