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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,293.47, 237,063.28 and 91,593.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,293.47, 237,063.28 and 91,593.03 is: 137,171.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,293.47 : 237,063.28 = 91,593.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,293.47/237,063.28 = 91,593.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,293.47x = 237,063.28 × 91,593.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,293.47x = 21,713,344,116.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,713,344,116.94/158,293.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,171.45

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