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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,292.36, 237,174.84 and 111,446.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,292.36, 237,174.84 and 111,446.64 is: 166,984.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,292.36 : 237,174.84 = 111,446.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,292.36/237,174.84 = 111,446.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,292.36x = 237,174.84 × 111,446.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,292.36x = 26,432,339,010.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,432,339,010.54/158,292.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,984.30

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