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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,376.12, 237,594.09 and 63,613.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,376.12, 237,594.09 and 63,613.74 is: 95,432.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,376.12 : 237,594.09 = 63,613.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,376.12/237,594.09 = 63,613.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,376.12x = 237,594.09 × 63,613.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,376.12x = 15,114,248,666.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,114,248,666.80/158,376.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,432.62

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