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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,298.08, 237,233.16 and 64,752.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,298.08, 237,233.16 and 64,752.80 is: 97,041.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,298.08 : 237,233.16 = 64,752.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,298.08/237,233.16 = 64,752.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,298.08x = 237,233.16 × 64,752.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,298.08x = 15,361,511,362.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,361,511,362.85/158,298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,041.68

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