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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,329.62, 237,510.03 and 46,010.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,329.62, 237,510.03 and 46,010.82 is: 69,020.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,329.62 : 237,510.03 = 46,010.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,329.62/237,510.03 = 46,010.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,329.62x = 237,510.03 × 46,010.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,329.62x = 10,928,031,238.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,928,031,238.52/158,329.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,020.76

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