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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,425.83, 237,668.72 and 63,663.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,425.83, 237,668.72 and 63,663.39 is: 95,507.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,425.83 : 237,668.72 = 63,663.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,425.83/237,668.72 = 63,663.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,425.83x = 237,668.72 × 63,663.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,425.83x = 15,130,796,093.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,130,796,093.84/158,425.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,507.13

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