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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,371.76, 237,594.36 and 46,054.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,371.76, 237,594.36 and 46,054.64 is: 69,092.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,371.76 : 237,594.36 = 46,054.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,371.76/237,594.36 = 46,054.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,371.76x = 237,594.36 × 46,054.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,371.76x = 10,942,322,715.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,942,322,715.83/158,371.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,092.64

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