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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,370.76, 237,225.56 and 94,989.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,370.76, 237,225.56 and 94,989.88 is: 142,286.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,370.76 : 237,225.56 = 94,989.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,370.76/237,225.56 = 94,989.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,370.76x = 237,225.56 × 94,989.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,370.76x = 22,534,027,477.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,534,027,477.33/158,370.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,286.54

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