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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,332.08, 237,472.61 and 69,569.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,332.08, 237,472.61 and 69,569.04 is: 104,342.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,332.08 : 237,472.61 = 69,569.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,332.08/237,472.61 = 69,569.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,332.08x = 237,472.61 × 69,569.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,332.08x = 16,520,741,156.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,520,741,156.15/158,332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,342.35

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