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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,241.55, 237,277.18 and 63,424.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,241.55, 237,277.18 and 63,424.15 is: 95,102.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,241.55 : 237,277.18 = 63,424.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,241.55/237,277.18 = 63,424.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,241.55x = 237,277.18 × 63,424.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,241.55x = 15,049,103,455.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,049,103,455.90/158,241.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,102.10

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