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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,452.69, 237,519.09 and 99,329.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,452.69, 237,519.09 and 99,329.89 is: 148,894.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,452.69 : 237,519.09 = 99,329.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,452.69/237,519.09 = 99,329.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,452.69x = 237,519.09 × 99,329.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,452.69x = 23,592,745,082.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,592,745,082.60/158,452.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,894.57

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