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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,365.73, 237,218.07 and 94,984.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,365.73, 237,218.07 and 94,984.85 is: 142,279.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,365.73 : 237,218.07 = 94,984.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,365.73/237,218.07 = 94,984.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,365.73x = 237,218.07 × 94,984.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,365.73x = 22,532,122,796.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,532,122,796.24/158,365.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,279.03

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